Cashmere wool comes from the soft undercoat of cashmere goats, specifically the Capra aegagrus hircus breed, mainly found in the Indian subcontinent, specifically the area around the Himalayas in countries like India, Nepal, and Mongolia. These countries offer the ideal climate for these goats, and the goats grow their soft undercoat to protect themselves from the harsh winters in this region.

These goats have a double fleece, consisting of a downy undercoat and coarse guard hairs; it is the fine undercoat that is used to produce the coveted cashmere fiber. The origins of cashmere can be traced back thousands of years, and the wool later gained popularity in Europe during the 14th through 19th centuries.

However, not all cashmere is made equal. The specific Mongolian Cashmere used by LE CASHMERE is recognized for its higher value than cashmere produced in other regions. This is because Mongolian goats endure colder and longer winter days than other major regions such as China (Nemongol), India, and Nepal, so their inner hairs grow longer and thinner. 

100% Cashmere products use only cashmere and no synthetic fibers of fiber mixing. These products provide excellent warmth while feeling light as a feather.

Cashmere is known to be three to eight times warmer than wool fiber. Since it is a natural fiber, the texture is very soft and provides a silhouette that drapes naturally. LE CASHMERE only uses 100% Mongolian cashmere of the highest grade.