Cashmere is not merely goat hair. No, no. Most hair on a goat—even a so-called cashmere goat—is coarse and thick, unsuitable for the neck of lady. Cashmere comes from a second undercoat that goats ...

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Narrator: Cashmere: the luxurious garment that is soft, cloud-like, wispy, and high in price. Johnstons of Elgin, a company that has been making cashmere products since 1851, gave us a peek inside the ...

Cashmere is known for being one of the softest fibers in the world. Its thin hairs mean that it can be woven into incredibly soft, luxurious garments and it's long lasting, but it comes at a cost.