Unlike regular wool sweaters that are typically made from sheep's fleece, cashmere is sourced from goats that live in the Himalayas. Because of the brutal cold and weather conditions, they grow a ...

First and foremost, cashmere sweaters are derived from an incredibly time-consuming harvesting process. Each goat produces only a small amount of cashmere — typically around 4 to 6 ounces (100 ...

Cashmere is only collected as little as once a year, depending on the area, and it can take approximately 4-5 fully grown cashmere goats to make just one sweater. The goats' hair is brushed into ...