WOOL & CASHMERE
WOOL & CASHMERE
Clothes made from a blend of wool and cashmere are unique!
Fraternity brand relies on the highest quality products. We are a Polish brand aimed at women and our collections are mainly sewn in Poland, however sweaters made of wool and cashmere are sewn in Italy.
Fine Italian wool or a blend with cashmere can be used to create unique products. Italian wool is a high quality fabric with a high level of strength and softness.
What is the material and what are its properties? Wool | Cashmere
Wool is a natural material extracted primarily from the hair of sheep, but not only. The hair of alpacas, camels and rabbits is also used for this purpose.regardless of their region of distribution, these animals must be able to cope with extreme and adverse weather conditions, which is why their wool - and consequently the clothing made from it - has thermoregulatory properties.merino sheep wool is used in the production of trekking and climbing clothing because of the wide thermal insulation scale it has.
Wool has many advantages that should make you buy clothes made of this material. Thanks to its hygroscopicity, this fabric absorbs moisture when you sweat, and does not leave your skin feeling wet. It works both ways. If it rains a little, the wool will absorb the water and so you won't feel the cold dampness on your skin. Wool does not absorb odors. Woolen items do not get dirty as quickly as, for example, cotton ones. If you are not dealing with a stain, but simply need to refresh your garments made of wool, just air them out properly.importantly, wool fibers are resilient, so clothes made of wool usually do not require ironing.
In the Fraternity store, among clothes made of high-quality wool find turtlenecks, sweaters asymmetrical, classic, cardigans, cashmere sweaters unzipped and many more.
Cashmere is often referred to as the world's most luxurious wool.New fraternity women's collection includes timeless sweater models that have in common the noble composition of the.
cashmere is hypoallergenic, moreover, it has antibacterial properties and does not absorb odors. Cashmere fibers under the influence of water relax, they are not as prone to shrinking and felting as sheep's wool. Cashmere is the world's most expensive wool. It is a natural fiber sourced from cashmere goats raised in Asia. The name cashmere comes precisely from the Indian region located in the foothills of the Himalayas. It has been known since the dawn of our civilization, already the Romans wore soft and beautifully decorated scarves made of this material. Of course we mean those richest citizens of the Eternal City, cashmere has always been a luxury item.
Cashmere fibers are unprecedentedly thin, their thickness does not exceed 18 micrometers (1 micrometer is just one thousandth of a millimeter). Not only the difficult conditions of raising cashmere goats, but also the process of obtaining these fibers is reflected in the price of cashmere fabrics. The fiber production process is carried out entirely by hand, using the traditional method. The combing out of fibers is very time-consuming, and it doesn't stop there. You still need to separate the outer bristles from the fluff. Cashmere goats have white, gray or brown coloration and uncolored cashmere can be purchased in these colors. Such raw material goes to Scotland and Italy, where there are companies that specialize in processing it.
Fraternity brand focuses on quality!fraternity sweaters made from wool and cashmere blend is a 'must have' in every closet. Wool and cashmere are a perfect combination, and products made from these materials will last for years. Fraternity online store in its offer has many feminine models of sweaters straight from Italian sewing rooms and many other products made of wool or cashmere.