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Materials
Cashmere
Cashmere / wool
Cashmere yarn
Cashmere yarn is made of the finest hair from the
undercoat of cashmere goats. Most cashmere goats live in
Mongolia, Nepal and China in a very cold climate, where
winters can be down to minus 40 degrees C. This forces
the cashmere goats to adapt to the climate by developing
a double layer of wool. The inner layer is used to make our
cashmere yarn.
“Wool with a kiss of cashmere” - a wonderful, natural
blend made from 90% wool and 10% cashmere.
An exceptionally soft and durable high-quality wool and
cashmere quality that makes it perfect for loungewear,
chunky knits, and long-lasting interior.
Cashmere quality
The quality of cashmere is defined by fineness, color, softness
and length. The most important factors in the quality of
cashmere are the length and fineness of the fibers. Items
made with long, fine fibers will pill less and maintain their
shape better than items made with short thick hair.
In Nepal, we have 3 grades of cashmere available to us
– A, B, and C. The A grade is the best and most expensive quality. CARE BY ME uses grade A quality cashmere
exclusively.
Ply
Ply is the number of strands twisted together to make the
cashmere yarn. At CARE BY ME we use different kinds of
ply yarn from 1 to 16 ply. For our handknit items we use
2-ply yarn, but we bunch these into 3, which means that
our hand knit items are made of 6-ply. (3x2).
Gauge
Gauge is a measurement telling how tightly the item is
knitted. Gauge refers to the number of stitches and rows
per inch. The higher the gauge number, the tighter, or finer,
the knit.
Wool
At CARE BY ME we use different types of wool. They all
share the benefit of being 100% natural, biodegradable,
100% renewable, naturally breathable, soft against the skin
and easy to care for.
Cashmere / silk
A delicate and exceptionally soft blend made from 75%
cashmere and 25% silk. The yarn is brushed a bit, resulting
in a wonderfully soft finish. We call it summer cashmere
because of the light and exquisite expression.
Linen / cotton
A natural and very soft blend of 50% organic cotton and
50% linen.
The special weaving method and the combination of soft
cotton and raw linen make the fabric perfect for clothing.
Furthermore, this strong and breathable fiber absorbs
moisture and keeps the skin cool on hot summer days,
resulting in the perfect fabric for clothing that can be worn
all year round.
Not only are linen and cotton some of the most durable
fabrics available, but they are also both natural fabrics.
This unique blend is responsibly produced by solar energy
and complements our journey towards a more sustainable
lifestyle.
Recycled cashmere, wool & cotton
As a new material, CARE BY ME will include recycled
cashmere, wool and cotton in our collection.
The production is in Italy, and we are very much looking
forward to introducing this fantastic and very environmentally
friendly quality.
Organic cotton
There are a several reasons why CARE BY ME has chosen
to become GOTS certified (Global Organic Textile Standard)
and work with organic cotton instead of conventional
cotton.
Organic cotton is better for the environment
Organic fibers are grown without the use of synthetic
fertilizers or potentially toxic pesticides. By building soil
fertility, organic farmers help lock CO2 into the soil, helping
mitigate climate change.
It also avoids the use of the toxic pesticides that, in
non-organic systems, are responsible for poisoning wildlife
and rivers, as well as destroying the lives of an estimated
16.000 people each year.
Organic cotton is better for workers
By avoiding potentially toxic pesticides, cotton workers
benefit by avoiding the associated health problems and
deaths common in non-organic cotton production.
Avoiding pesticides also reduces production costs and
farmer debts – the burden of pesticide debt has resulted
in thousands of suicides in India which is the world’s largest
cotton producer.
Organic cotton is non-GMO
A significant amount of all cotton grown worldwide is
genetically modified, but GMO is specifically banned in
organic systems. GMO cotton poses a potential risk to
wildlife and human health, as well as exposing farmers to
unnecessary expenses.
Organic cotton has restricted use of chemicals and limited residues
GOTS ensures that the chemicals used in processing textiles
meet strict requirements in toxicity and biodegradability.
Final products are restricted in the amount of allergenic,
carcinogenic or toxic chemical residues. These residues can
be inhaled or absorbed through the skin and may cause
allergies, skin rashes or respiratory problems.
In contrast, non-organic manufacture uses tens of
thousands of acutely toxic chemicals, many of which are
classified as hazardous by the World Health Organization
(WHO).
Poor working conditions and lack of individual rights in
the garment industry are commonplace. GOTS certified
organic textiles must meet social criteria based on the
International Labor Organization (ILO) conventions. These
cover minimum wages, working hours, child labor, freedom
of association, discrimination, harsh or inhumane treatment
and more.
CARE BY ME has GOTS certification No: CU863102