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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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research Physical Characteristics of Anatolian Native Goat Down-Hair Fibers in Comparison with Cashmere Fiber

3 citations, March 2019 in “Tekstil Ve Konfeksiyon”

Anatolian native goat down-hair is similar to cashmere and can be used for high-quality textiles.

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.

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 Anti-Keratin Monoclonal Antibodies for Identifying Animal Hair Fibers

8 citations, May 2004 in “Textile Research Journal”

Scientists made antibodies to tell cashmere and wool apart, which could improve how we identify animal fibers.

research Sequence Variation in Caprine KRTAP6-2 Affects Cashmere Fiber Diameter

2 citations, August 2022 in “Animals”

Different versions of the KRTAP6-2 gene in goats can lead to thinner cashmere fibers.

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