The differences between cashmere and merino wool: let's discover them together!

Conscientious shopping is becoming increasingly important nowadays. For this reason it is to know the characteristics of the fabric that makes up the garment we want to invest in.. Even more so if it is a delicate yarn such as cashmere. In fact, cashmere is often confused with merino woolAnother type of yarn that stands out for its very specific characteristics, different from those of cashmere.

Let's find out togetherso that when it comes to choosing your next jumper, you'll be clear on everything from its origin to its properties.

Cashmere and merino wool: where do they come from?  

The first and distinguishing feature of these fabrics is their origin, both from a geographical and animal point of view.. In fact, as explained in this article, Discovering the king of yarns, all you need to know about cashmerethe king of yarns is obtained in raw form from the manual shearing of a specific breed of goat, the the Hircus goat. The Hircus goat is mainly found in India, Mongolia and the Middle East.

In contrast, merino merino wool is obtained by shearing Merino sheepthe same name as the fabric and found in New Zealand, Australia and, to a lesser extent, Spain and Portugal.

In particular, only merino wool can be considered woolas it coming from a sheep. Cashmere, which comes from the Hircus goat, cannot be considered wool.

What differentiates cashmere from merino wool? The properties of the fabric 

Let's find out the main differences between these two very popular and equally precious yarns. We do this by analysing the characteristics that will probably interest you most when buying: the intrinsic properties of cashmere and merino wool!

• ResistanceCashmere is, from this point of view, a much more delicate yarn to handle than merino wool, which is more resistant. This depends on the difference in the raw material obtained during shearing: much finer for Hircus goat and much thicker for Merino sheep. We will go into this aspect in more detail later.
• Softnesscashmere is the winner here, as it is delicate and soft to the touch in contact with the skin, as opposed to merino wool, which can feel rougher.
• The felting phenomenonCashmere has a clear tendency to felt less and less quickly than merino wool which, especially after washing, has the defect of felting more easily.

Other differences between cashmere and merino wool 

Although both of these fabrics are able to perfectly retain heat and protect against and protect against external agents, keeping the wearer's body temperature constant, Cashmere also has the ability not to absorb odours.Cashmere also has the ability to not absorb odours, ensuring a lasting feeling of cleanliness, freshness and comfort.

In turn, cashmere is much lighter than merino wool.The down from the Hircus goat is much thinner than the raw material from the Merino sheep. This will, of course, influence the final result where we will have a cashmere garment that is soft, light and thin. soft, light and thin, but just as but just as capable of protecting against the winter cold and humidity.

Cashmere and merino wool: the end product 

Cashmere is a very valuable precious yarnperfect for creating high-quality jumpers that guarantee timeless and timeless style. timeless and always up-to-date stylejust like our 4 yarn crew-neck pullovercompletely made in Italy, or like a warm warm scarf to match with a 100% cashmere beanie.

Merino wool, on the other hand, is often chosen as the starting fabric for technical clothing for skiing and hiking, but also as an additional layer in fleece jackets and jumpers. Merino wool is at its best in everything that has to do with movement and sport, while cashmere is an authentic material of the past. cashmere is a true symbol of elegance and prestige.

We at Capua Cashmere are true experts in the king of yarns, discover our creations in the online shop and discover who we are on our website.