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Best Cashmere Clothing Brands

Most cashmere on the market is low-grade fiber that pills immediately and loses its shape within a season. These brands use Grade A fiber, disclose their sourcing, and build pieces worth the price.

1.

Alashan Cashmere

USA

Cashmere specialist sourcing 100% pure fiber directly from herders in Inner Mongolia's Alashan region, considered home to the world's finest…

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2.

ASKET

Germany

European-made timeless basics in natural fibers for men and women with full supply chain transparency.

Also: cotton, wool

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3.

Autumn Cashmere

USA

New York luxury knitwear brand founded in 1995 using fine Alashan cashmere and pure Italian cotton for women's, men's, and children's pieces…

Also: cotton

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4.

Brora

Scotland

Scottish luxury brand producing knitwear and clothing from Grade A cashmere dyed and finished in Hawick, alongside wool, linen, and cotton p…

Also: wool, linen

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5.

Care by Me

Denmark

Handmade cashmere and wool knitwear, cardigans, and everyday clothing pieces crafted using traditional techniques in Nepal.

Also: wool

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6.

Cashmere Mongolia

Mongolia

Mongolian cashmere basics and knitwear for men and women.

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7.

Cuyana

USA

Women's premium basics in Pima cotton, alpaca, cashmere, and silk on a fewer-better-things philosophy.

Also: cotton, alpaca

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8.

De Le Cuona

UK

Luxury linen and cashmere fabrics, throws, cushions, and upholstery textiles for high-end residential and commercial interiors.

Also: linen

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9.

Elsk

Denmark

Danish label offering wool and cashmere clothing crafted for everyday warmth and considered wear.

Also: wool

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10.

Everlane

USA

Transparent-pricing basics in organic cotton, cashmere, wool, and linen for men and women.

Also: cotton, wool

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11.

Gabriela Hearst

Uruguay

Uruguayan-American luxury women's and men's clothing in silk, cashmere, linen, and family ranch wool.

Also: silk, linen

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12.

Gentle Herd

USA

Cashmere and merino knitwear for men and women at mid-market prices.

Also: merino

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13.

Gobi Cashmere

Mongolia

Mongolian luxury cashmere and camel wool knitwear for men and women.

Also: wool

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14.

LILYSILK

China

Silk specialist founded in 2010 producing premium apparel and bedding from Grade 6A long-fiber mulberry silk. Covers clothing, pillowcases,…

Also: silk

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15.

Madeleine Thompson

UK

British luxury cashmere knitwear brand making jumpers, cardigans, and accessories from the highest-grade traceable cashmere. Limited product…

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16.

NAADAM

USA

Mongolian cashmere knitwear brand working directly with herder cooperatives.

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17.

Pashmina & Silk

Nepal

Handcrafted cashmere and silk shawls, scarves, and wraps made by Nepalese artisans from Himalayan Chyangra goat wool.

Also: silk, wool

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18.

Quince

USA

Affordable luxury basics in cashmere, organic cotton, silk, alpaca, and linen for men and women.

Also: cotton, silk

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19.

Repeat

Switzerland

Luxury knitwear brand offering cashmere and merino wool sweaters, cardigans, and accessories for women.

Also: merino

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WoolOvers

UK

UK knitwear brand in merino, cashmere, linen, cotton, and silk for men and women.

Also: merino, linen

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What to know before buying cashmere

Grade A vs. Grade B fiber

Grade A cashmere fibers are 14–15.5 microns thick — fine enough not to scratch skin. Most fast-fashion cashmere uses coarser Grade B or C, which pills quickly.

Ply matters

Two-ply cashmere holds its shape. Single-ply is lighter but more prone to pilling. For sweaters you'll wear frequently, two-ply lasts noticeably longer.

Mongolia vs. China vs. Scotland

Most raw cashmere fiber comes from Inner Mongolia. Scottish mills (Johnstons of Elgin, Barrie) are known for finishing quality. Transparency about origin is a good sign.

Care determines lifespan

Hand wash cold, dry flat. A cashmere sweater cared for properly can last 20+ years. Machine washing shrinks and matts the fibers permanently.

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