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Soft as a sigh and light as air, our cotton/cashmere rib-knit sweater is no featherweight in the style department—the wide boatneck stretches to off-the-shoulder loveliness. Dry clean. Imported. Exclusive. Sizes XS (2), S (4–6), M (8–10), L (12–14), XL (16). Approx. 27"L.
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Our Product Story
Cotton is cool, soft, comfortable and the principal clothing fiber of the world. Its production is one of the major factors in world prosperity and economic stability.
Cotton fiber is harvested from the cotton plant's seed pod. The fiber is hollow in the center and, under a microscope, looks like a twisted ribbon. "Absorbent" cotton will retain 24-27 times its own weight in water and is stronger when wet than dry. This amazing fiber absorbs and releases perspiration quickly, thus allowing the fabric to "breathe."
Everybody's favorite luxury, cashmere comes from the downy fibers of the Kasmir goat, most often found in Mongolia. The soft hair is woven or knitted into fine garments and can also be blended with silk, cotton, or wool. Since one sweater typically requires the fleece from 4 to 6 animals, cashmere tends to be expensive. Separation of the soft fibers from the long, coarse hair is tedious and difficult, which also contributes to the fabric's expense.
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