What Makes Cashmere Such a Luxury? (Video)
IT'S SWEATER WEATHER! When you think cashmere, you probably think of supreme softness, like the almost imperceptible lightness of clouds. Most of us own (or at least have heard of) cashmere clothing, especially sweaters, which are so popular because of that signature cloudlike feeling. So where does cashmere come from, what makes it so scarce, and why the heck do we use it in our mattresses? Here’s what you need to know about why cashmere is a luxury that you’re going to want in your next mattress topper. CASHMERE IS SUPER SCARCE AND HARD TO PRODUCE So what is it about cashmere that makes it so special? Cashmere comes from the undercoat of goats specifically bred for their softness. The reason that cashmere sweaters often have a pretty price tag next to them is because of the scarcity of material. These goats traditionally only lived in the Kashmir province of the Himalayas, but now are bred elsewhere. The problem comes because a lot of goats are needed to make just one ...