The difference between wool and cashmere
★1. Different sources: Cashmere and wool are grown on different types of sheep-wool comes from sheep, and only goats have cashmere.
★2. Different collection methods: Collecting wool is like a haircut. You just need to shave it off with scissors. Each sheep can produce several kilograms of wool per year; while cashmere grows on the roots of the coarse wool of goats, when collecting cashmere, a special iron comb is used to comb the hair. Just comb it down little by little, and only a few dozen grams can be harvested from each sheep.
★3. The fiber fineness is different. Cashmere has a diameter of 14-16 microns, which is much finer than wool.
★4. The fiber shape is different: the hair scales of wool are pointed, while the scales of cashmere are round; cashmere has no medulla layer.
★5. the characteristics are different: the warmth of cashmere is 1.5-2 times that of wool, and the hand feels smoother, with a little wrinkle, it can be restored as long as it is hung overnight, and the cashmere products will not shrink after washing.
★6.In terms of production, wool is much more than cashmere. The global total annual production of wool is about 1.1 million tons, while cashmere is less than 20000 tons. The quantity comparison between the two is about 1:55. In other words, the cashmere combed by five goats can be made into → 1 cashmere sweater. However, the wool cut by five sheep can be made into 75 sweaters.This difference is obvious! Just this one, the value of cashmere is much higher than that of wool. It is also worth mentioning that the cashmere must be collected in the season, otherwise it will fall off naturally. But wool is different. It will grow all the time.
★7. The comfort of cashmere and wool is also very different. Although the yield of wool is high, its comfort is far from that of cashmere. Wool is relatively heavy and easy to wrinkle. If it is worn in direct contact with the skin, it will feel prickly.
Cashmere is light, waxy and smooth. It is extremely skin friendly and breathable. Even as a baby's clothing, it is also very soft and comfortable.
The skin affinity of cashmere is like a baby's kiss. It is so tender that people indulge. Those who wear cashmere will be moved by the extreme tenderness.
