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2-Ply Pure Cashmere
Two strands plied together — the standard construction for fine-gauge cashmere knitwear. Typically run at 12gg or 14gg for a close, lightweight fabric. Appropriate for fitted crewnecks, turtlenecks and cardigans at contemporary luxury retail ($200–$350). Higher fiber cost per unit is the honest reality; MOQ 250 pieces applies at this tier too, but cost per piece is meaningfully above merino equivalents.
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3-Ply Cashmere (Midweight)
Three plies produce a slightly heavier, more substantial hand — better suited to colder-market positioning and slightly coarser gauges (10gg, 12gg). Reads as warmer and more tactile than 2-ply at the same gauge. Often used for relaxed-fit or oversized silhouettes where a bit of body in the fabric works with the structure.
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Cashmere-Merino Blend (80/20, 50/50)
Blending extra-fine merino with cashmere improves durability (cashmere alone pills faster than blended yarns) and reduces material cost while preserving the soft hand. An 80/20 cashmere-merino blend is a common entry point for brands that want a cashmere story without full cashmere cost. The 50/50 reads closer to merino but with a noticeably softer finish. Both are honest to label under US FTC fiber rules — the blend ratio must appear on the care label.
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Cashmere-Silk Blend
Silk adds luster, drape and a slight sheen that reads as elevated even at fine gauge. Typically 70/30 or 85/15 cashmere-silk. The blend changes the knit behavior — silk reduces elasticity and stretch recovery, so gauge selection and stitch structure need to account for it. Best suited to drapey silhouettes (longline cardigan, relaxed pullover) rather than structured fitted pieces.
