What is Pashmina?
PASHMINA is a textile that has become popular in the west at the end of the 90s. It is very soft and warm and is used mainly in scarves and scarves. The word is derived from the Persian word Pasm , which refers to the sub -fur on many animals - in this case a goat. Pure smash scarves and scarves are available, although many people consider them too rough or rough. The softening process is used by some manufacturers dealing with 100% pashmin wool. This process gives it a soft, almost silk quality. Due to the softness of processed garments, pure pashmina will often be referred to as cashmere. However, it is slightly different and comes from Tibet, not cashmere. This adds the strength and durability of the textile, which is otherwise too light to maintain much wear. Range 80/20 pashmina per silk up to 50/50. In general, the higher the wool content, the more expensive the textile.
pashmina has dropped significantly from to towould be when she first appeared in the west. While scarves in the middle of 90. years could easily stand up by $ 400 USD (USD), now you can find a nice scarf for much less. It is unlikely that prices in the near future will decrease by much further, due to the limited extent of the Himalayan goat and the final amount of wool that can be exported.
scarves and scarves made of this fabric are available in a wide range of colors and thickness. Most are sold in a standard layer, also known as a two -layer that has enough weight to offer a good break against the cold. There is also a lighter, single -layered passmine and ideal for warmer weather. Single -layer usually also has a higher silk content to ensure its durability.
The range of the price of this material is often the same function of the number of middle men as the quality of the textile itself. Therefore, it is advisable to buy a smuggine either through a respected trade or from a catalog or a website with a good return policy. With the growing populationThere are many traders who sell shabby passmines or imitation fabrics.