HISTORY OF CASHMERE

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Cashmere is one of the most precious fibres in the world. It comes from a goat in Central Asia that only produces a few grams a year, hence the luxury and high cost of the garments made from this exotic material.

Cashmere is normally used to make jumpers, scarves and jumpers. The fabric is softer, lighter in weight and has a great ability to insulate against the cold, this is due to the high temperatures that the goat must endure in its natural habitat near the Himalayas. Cashmere comes in undyed colours such as: white, various shades of grey and brown, this fabric is valued all over the world due to the fine pieces of clothing that can be created with it and because not many brands decide to work with this fibre, it generates an increase in the price and thus becomes an attraction for people who like luxury and exclusivity.

How do you gather the goat’s fur?

Cashmere is a type of wool that comes from a specific type of goat and not from a sheep like conventional wool. There are historical records from the 3rd century BC where the properties of this material were already being discussed in the Mughal Empire. The name of this wool is due to the region of Kashmir where the goats live, located in the Himalayan massif, where temperatures manage to drop to -30 ° C, at this temperature the goats develop a strong and thick outer coat to survive to the weather, however, it is not the outer coat that is used in the creation of clothing, but the one that is just below and has contact with the skin of the animal, a much thinner and softer coat.

A Kashmiri goat produces about 200 grams of wool, while a sheep can be harvested for 3 kilograms. On the other hand, the process for collecting wool from a sheep is to shear it, while a goat must be combed, the resulting fibres in the brush are called pure wool. In addition, this process can only be carried out once a year in the spring and, as if that were not enough, the process of selecting and cleaning the resulting product is completely manual.

Having said that, the level of work is quite high considering that the raw material obtained is very small. Due to the delicacy of the product, chemicals can deteriorate the wool, so the process of dyeing and airing the cashmere is delicate and patient. The wool is then spun and measured for its level of fineness. The finer the wool, the more exquisite and precious it is, it can measure between 12 and 15 microns, while conventional wool can measure between 20 and 40 microns.

To make a scarf, you can work with the wool obtained from a single goat, but if you want to create a jumper, you must work with the wool produced by at least 10 goats approximately. Recently, mixtures of cashmere have been made with other products, but a 100% cashmere jumper provides much more refined attributes of quality, thermal insulation and softness. The best way to know when an item is made entirely of cashmere will be by its price, an article with these qualities can be obtained at a very affordable price. If we compare the price of the raw material, a kilo of cashmere can cost about of 140 euros, while a kilo of sheep's wool comes to 15 euros. The price continues to rise over time because it has become a desirable fibre on the market, causing the growing demand to alter the overall price of cashmere.


Krono Polo Hoodies

Krono Polo has two references made in 100% cashmere, manufactured in Italy in workshops where luxury pieces are created, not only clothing but also items that become art. Krono has designed two sophisticated and sober items that will boost your look in a discreet but distinguished way, where they make classic into something inevitable and desired.

Krono Polo creates items for the sport polo, but polo is not only a sport, it is a lifestyle and those who practice it have too many reasons to vibrate in different tunes. Creating items for polo means creating versatile garments that are not only worn on the field; they are garments that demand to be worn at different events and places, whether it is for a trip around the world on a winter morning in London or on a cold night in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Two jumpers that fit the same person or even two totally different, first of all, a modern jumper with a bronze zip that attracts risky and young men or, on the other hand, a jumper with a Streetstyle essence that manages to make the casual look sophisticated, at first sight it looks big but its cashmere elaboration makes it a light and perfect garment for the winter, to be at home or to go out with friends.

Krono is a brand designed for men who enjoy looking good in an uncomplicated way, making casual and informal a style that enhances good taste while providing comfort and class. Krono Polo jumpers are available in different sizes and are shipped internationally, there is no excuse for not buying a garment of Asian origin, designed in England and made in Italy. Take advantage of the winter season to wear an item that will give you the style and class that complements you.


Visit www.kronopolo.com to find all the items that are available. 


Written by: Santiago b. Posada

Translated by: Mayra Alejandra V. Ramos.