Distinguishing wool from cashmere depends on these four points!
1. Source
Although wool and cashmere both come from sheep, wool comes from sheep. Even if sheep's wool is very fine, it can only be called wool; Cashmere comes from goats, and only the cashmere that comes from the goat's body can be called cashmere.
2. Collection methods
Wool: The way wool is collected is like a boy shaving his hair.
Cashmere: Cashmere collection is like combing hair, using a specially made iron comb. During spring hair removal, the short layer of fur close to the goat's skin is patiently combed down bit by bit.
3.Comfort and softness
Cashmere>wool
Wool: Wool is a slender solid cylinder, with a fibrous tissue structure divided into three layers: the scale layer, cortex layer, and medulla layer. Due to the influence of wool collection methods, the fiber length of wool varies, and the fibers are curly. The overall fiber length and curliness are greater than those of cashmere.
Cashmere: Cashmere fibers are hollow in shape, with a tissue structure divided into two layers: a scaly layer and a cortical layer, without a medullary layer. Therefore, using your hands to grip cashmere products will feel very elastic and soft to the touch. If you have a double-sided cashmere coat at home, you can test it. Grab the coat and release it, and your clothes will immediately return to a flat state without wrinkles.
4.Price
Due to the influence of collection methods, each sheep can produce several kilograms of wool per year, while each goat can only harvest dozens of grams of cashmere per year. The value of cashmere is higher when it is scarce. In addition, cashmere has better softness, comfort, and warmth than wool, so real cashmere products on the market are more expensive than wool products. I believe that most friends who have seen this can distinguish between wool and cashmere. Next, Xiaoyuan will tell you how to purchase wool and cashmere products.
