According to industry practice, only the fine down, with a fineness of 14-15 microns, growing at the base of the coarse hair on a goat can be called cashmere.
Goats in high-altitude, cold regions develop a thin layer of fine down close to their skin before winter to protect them from the harsh cold. This layer sheds automatically in spring.
Shepherds use iron combs to collect this down, creating raw cashmere. Raw cashmere contains various impurities and coarse hair, requiring special washing, sorting, and combing to obtain pure cashmere.
The finished product has a natural luster, a soft and supple feel, and is characterized by its softness, lightness, warmth, smoothness, and elasticity.
