Cashmere

Pilling is one of the most common phenomena in knitwear, especially in garments made from fine fibers like cashmere. Those small balls that form on the surface of the fabric are not a defect in the material, but the natural result of wear. Understanding this...

Sustainability in Cashmere Production: A New Responsible Luxury Cashmere has always been synonymous with elegance and comfort. But today, those who choose this precious fiber also want to know where it comes from , how it is produced and above all if it respects the...

History of Cashmere in Italy Italy is renowned throughout the world for its artisanal excellence in the textile sector, and cashmere represents one of the noblest expressions of this tradition. Although it is a fiber originally from Asia, cashmere has found fertile...

Cashmere Yarn Guide: Features, Benefits and Processing Tips Cashmere is one of the most prized and desired fibers in the world of knitting and weaving. Its softness, lightness and thermoregulatory properties make it a perfect material for high-quality garments. In...

High-Quality Cashmere Yarn: Elegance and Luxury for Every Creation If you're looking for cashmere yarn of the highest quality, Hircus Filati is the ideal place to purchase premium, natural yarns, crafted with care in Italy. Cashmere is the epitome of luxury, making it...

Pilling on Your Cashmere? Here’s Why It Happens and How to Fix It Have you ever noticed those annoying little fabric pills on your favorite cashmere sweater? Don’t worry—it's not a defect! This is a completely normal process called pilling. Let’s take a look at why it...

How to Recognize Authentic Cashmere Yarn: Tips to Avoid Counterfeits Cashmere is one of the most prized and sought-after yarns in the world, loved for its extraordinary softness, lightness and ability to retain heat. However, precisely because of its high value , the...

Differences Between Cashmere, Alpaca, and Wool: Which Yarn Is Right for You? When it comes to knitting, crocheting, or selecting yarns for textile projects, cashmere, alpaca, and wool are among the most beloved and appreciated fibers. Each has unique characteristics...

Cashmere Vanisé Yarn: Refinement and Innovation in Knitwear Cashmere vanisé yarn is one of the most celebrated innovations in the textile world, combining the luxurious softness of cashmere with the versatility of vanisé knitting techniques. This type of yarn is...

The Benefits of Cashmere: Why Choose Cashmere for Your Hand or Machine Knitting Projects Cashmere is one of the world’s most valued natural fibers, renowned for its softness, lightness, and excellent heat retention. Perfect for both hand and machine knitting projects,...

Where Does Cashmere Fabric Come From? A Journey from Mountain Goats to Luxurious Clothing Cashmere, a name synonymous with softness, warmth, and luxury, has captivated fashion enthusiasts for centuries. But where does this coveted fabric actually come from? This...

Vanisè yarn is a type of wavy twisted yarn with a thicker thread and a finer thread renowned for its softness, shine and resistance. It is a type of yarn particularly loved in the fashion and textile crafts sectors for its aesthetic and functional qualities. Vanisè...

A few days ago we talked about worsted spinning, now let's talk about worsted Cashmere yarns. Combed yarns are made from very fine and long fibers and generally, for this very reason, they are made very fine, as the long fiber is much more resistant. In our warehouse...

Cashmere machine knitting yarns and cashmere yarns for hand knitting on cones are never treated (or almost never) and must be treated (washed) after processing. This is because knitting untreated yarn is much simpler, and there is less risk of the thread breaking or...

In Italian folklore, the Befana is an old lady who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on the eve of the Epiphany (the night of January 5) in a similar manner to Santa Claus or the Three Wise Men; she is a figure linked to the Italian Christmas season. In...

Today I want to give you some advice, which you will surely know, but it is always good to refresh your memory, on how to wash cashmere. Sweaters, cardigans, dresses, but also scarves, gloves, hats, in short, all cashmere garments. Cashmere should be washed in cold...

CARDING Carding is a process by which textile fibers are untangled and simultaneously freed from any foreign bodies, before moving on to spinning. This operation can be done by hand or it can be carried out mechanically: in both cases, special devices equipped with...