They'll jump and dance They're affectionate. Pieh's particular type of goats — 40 to 80 of them, depending on the year — are also some of the providers of a valuable product for humans: cashmere. Yes, in case you didn't know, your favorite, softest and probably most expensive sweater comes from the fur of the cashmere goat.
And once you know what's involved in making a cashmere sweater, the price might not seem so exorbitant. Goats are one of at least 11 wool-producing animals. The list also includes sheep, rabbits and llama. There are several varieties of cashmere goats, and a number of farms, factories, and conglomerates around the world using various production methods to make cashmere. The first goats purported to be used by humans to keep warm are said to be the Pashmina goats.
They're found in the super-high-altitude regions of western and northern Tibet. The goats' soft and dense underfur is built to withstand extreme temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit minus 40 degrees Celsius. The wool from these bucks and nannies — favored by British royalty — eventually came to be processed in Kashmir in northern India; hence the name.
Various bloodlines of cashmere goats have, with human help, spread around the world. Australia has a particular breed that provides luxuriously soft threads. North American cashmere goats are found in the colder regions of the U. North America is where Pieh and her husband, Peter Goth, come in. They have run Springtide Farm since Pieh bought Goth 11 goats for his birthday — in part, to help clear their farmland.
It has been a learning experience since then. Special Projects Highline. HuffPost Personal Video Horoscopes. Follow Us. Terms Privacy Policy. All rights reserved. Portland Press Herald via Getty Images. Authentic cashmere fiber is made from the soft undercoat hair of the Kashmiri Goats Capra hircus. As compared to other wool, cashmere is softer, finer, lighter, and stronger that makes it the most luxurious and expensive natural textiles. Cashmere is the precious fiber in the world that could hardly be found anywhere on the planet, it only represents 0.
It takes six months of long winter when these goats get their undercoat. Cashmere fiber is collected from millions of goats who live in the different parts of Mongolia and China but, comparing the quality level, goats dwelling in the Himalayan plateaus produce diamond-like material. If you're looking for a timeless wardrobe staple, look no further.
This camel-toned cashmere turtleneck will quickly become your favorite cozy sweater that can take you from days on the couch to fancy winter dinners. It's available in sizes XXS-3X, so there's a size for almost everyone.
Hop on the cardigan trend with this neutral-toned pick and stay cozy all season. The stone blue shade is universally flattering and will instantly make any outfit a million times better. The reason Uniqlo can offer such affordable cashmere is because it has its own cashmere farms , and therefore cuts out the middleman in the supply chain process.
This sweater, for example, is available in 14 shades. This lightweight cashmere pull-over is the perfect winter sweater—it's light enough that it won't over-heat you, but it's warm enough that it'll keep you super-warm.
You can't go wrong with a classic black turtleneck, but this classic mockneck is available in eight other colors, too.
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