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
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.