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GlossaryCashmere

luxurious fiber from the undercoat of cashmere goats

Cashmere is a luxurious and soft fiber obtained from the undercoat of cashmere goats, primarily found in regions like Mongolia, China, and Iran. Known for its exceptional warmth and lightweight properties, cashmere is often used in high-end clothing and textiles. It is sometimes referred to as Pashmina, especially when sourced from specific breeds of goats in the Kashmir region.

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Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Applied to the Identification and Quantification of Animal Hair Fibers in Textile Products

research Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Applied to the Identification and Quantification of Animal Hair Fibers in Textile Products

January 2020

Researchers developed a method to identify and measure different animal hair fibers in textiles, successfully distinguishing materials like cashmere from cheaper fibers.

research Expression Analysis of the Type I Keratin Protein Keratin 33A in Goat Coat Hair

8 citations , July 2011 in “Animal science journal”

Keratin 33A is a key protein in goat winter coats, especially in high-producing breeds.

research Scale Heights of Chemically Treated Wool and Hair Fibers

6 citations , March 1998 in “Textile Research Journal”

Chemical treatments can change the scale heights of wool and cashmere fibers, affecting their identification.

The Effect of Melatonin Implants Administered from December Until April on Plasma Prolactin, Triiodothyronine, and Thyroxine Concentrations and on the Timing of the Spring Moult in Cashmere Goats

research The Effect of Melatonin Implants Administered from December Until April on Plasma Prolactin, Triiodothyronine, and Thyroxine Concentrations and on the Timing of the Spring Moult in Cashmere Goats

10 citations , April 1995 in “Animal Science/Animal science”

Melatonin implants can change the seasonal prolactin levels and hair growth in adult cashmere goats but not in juveniles, and don't delay spring moult for better fiber harvesting.

research Observation on Hair Fiber Microstructure of Blue Fox, Mink, and Otter Rabbit

January 2009

Otter rabbit, mink, and blue fox fur can be identified by their unique hair structures.

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