| Who doesn't like a nice, warm jumper? Or for | | | | material was reserved purely to be worn by the |
| that matter a cardigan, sweater vest, slipover, | | | | highest-ranking leaders. |
| gilet or a zip-up? | | | | The soft coat of the Cashmere goat is what |
| And when such a garment is spun from the finest | | | | makes the material so special, and the |
| lambswool clothing, the wearer can be sure of | | | | manufacturing process involved means that |
| unsurpassed luxury with thick fibres keeping them | | | | garments end up warm, cosy and comfortable |
| cosy - regardless of what the weather throws | | | | but "breathe" well. |
| their way. | | | | Before the innovation of Gore-Tex and other |
| Yet while we're happy to enjoy the warmth | | | | similar waterproof materials, cashmere was the |
| provided by these stylishly practical garments, do | | | | fabric of choice for explorers conquering Everest |
| we think about how our comfortable attire is | | | | and undertaking other adventures. |
| manufactured? | | | | Lambswool clothing is perhaps not viewed as |
| You may be surprised at just how technical the | | | | being quite as deluxe as merino or cashmere, but |
| process of turning luxury yarns, such as | | | | it is still a highly efficient and desirable natural |
| lambswool, merino and cashmere, into jumpers | | | | material. |
| and garments really is, with around 30 processes | | | | Wool has particular characteristics that make it |
| involved. | | | | perfect for wearing - it is immensely strong, it |
| Let us look at the different qualities that these | | | | can absorb moisture without feeling excessively |
| materials possess. Merino wool is perhaps one of | | | | wet, and particular breeds of sheep provide |
| the best known, and garments made from this | | | | comfortable and non-itchy fleeces that can be |
| sumptuously soft material can be found in stores | | | | used to make comfortable and cozy jumpers and |
| across the world. | | | | other items of clothing. |
| The wool gets its name from Merino sheep, which | | | | Talking of different clothing, you'll note when |
| were originally bred solely in Spain but are now | | | | looking in the lambswool clothing sections of |
| reared worldwide, with New Zealand flocks | | | | leading retailers that there is an eclectic |
| particularly revered for the quality of their wool. | | | | assortment of garments available. |
| Merino is a particularly fine material making it | | | | In addition to the extensive range of jumpers |
| incredibly soft, yet also very strong. | | | | that you would expect to find, a wide selection of |
| Cashmere is seen as the next rung on the ladder | | | | lambswool hats, gloves, scarves, jackets, socks |
| above merino, and has long been viewed as a | | | | and even dressing gowns are available. |
| luxury material - in fact, in Roman times the | | | | |