Mongolia – Cashmere FibRE Selection

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Cashmere goat herds in Mongolia; only the downy winter undercoat is used for high quality cashmere yarn.
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The highest quality fibre is classed as super white. (RIGHT)
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Harvest of the cashmere fibre by combing the goats rump. (ABOVE)
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Cashmere fibre is classed on the basis of its colour, diameter and length and its contrast to the coarser guard hair.
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