Cashmere And Kashmir Pashmina, What's The Difference?

4 March 2010

"Cashmere wool, usually simply known as cashmere, is a fiber obtained from the Cashmere goat. The word cashmere derives from an old spelling of Kashmir" Wikipedia.

To clarify, there are many terms used to describe Cashmere, and they all refer to one and the same:
Cashmere = Pashmina wool = Kashmir wool = Kashmir Pashmina = Pashmina = Cashmere Pashmina

Check our 100% Cashmere wool pashminas, flown in directly from Kashmir. These garments carry the pashmina label symbol of quality for Pure New pashmina only licensed manufacturers who meet the pashmina strict performance standards are allowed to use it.

Cashmere wool is fine in texture, and it is also strong, light, and soft. When it is made into garments, they are extremely warm to wear."

Cashmere (or Kashmir) Pashmina, comes from the inner hairs from the underbelly and throat area of the capra hircus mountain goat, that live in Kashmir at heights above 14,000 feet only. Its at these altitudes that goats will grow their warmest inner undercoat due primarily to cold harsh temperature climates.

Cashmere Pashmina gets softer with use and is very warm due to its incredible insulating properties. It is often mixed with silk and other wools to keep the costs down.
Your pashmina wraps should be treasured and taken care of properly:

1 -- Never put your pashmina in a washing machine or dryer.
2 -- Have it professionally dry cleaned or hand wash in luke warm water with a woolen wash.
3-- Roll your pashmina very gently in a towel, blot it and lay it flat to dry. Flip it over once.
4-- Do not leave your pashmina out in the sun to dry.
5-- Do not store these wools in a damp place, and be careful of moths as they love pashminas!