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How to Tell If Cashmere Is Good Quality
Not all cashmere is equal. A few simple checks help you tell a quality knit from a thin, short-lived one — whether you're shopping in person or online.
1. Feel: soft, not fuzzy
Good cashmere feels soft and smooth straight away, not overly fluffy. Excessive surface fuzz can signal shorter fibres that will pill quickly. Quality fibres feel clean and dense.
2. The stretch test
Gently stretch a section and let go. Quality knit springs back to shape. If it stays stretched or feels flimsy, the knit is loose or the yarn is weak.
3. Knit density
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