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Material guide: how ethical is cashmere and is it sustainable?

Cashmere has long been considered an ultra soft, luxurious, and expensive material. Although it's increasingly common and affordable, more accessible prices don't mean improved values.

Material guide: how ethical is cashmere and is it sustainable?

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Cashmere has long been considered an ultra soft, luxurious, and expensive material.

Although it's increasingly common and affordable, more accessible prices don't mean improved values.

In fact, we suggest you avoid cashmere due to its impact on animals, land, and the humans involved in the production process.

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Cashmere has long been considered an ultra soft, luxurious, and expensive material. Although it's increasingly common and affordable, more accessible prices don't mean improved values. In fact, we suggest you avoid cashmere due to its impact on animals, land, and the humans involved in the production process.

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