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The weather has started to change as the Fall approaches. It is almost time to get those sweaters out or buy new ones. And, of course, soft and warm one are cashmere sweaters. Cashmere sweaters are pricey so you want to make sure that when you are about to buy one you are buying the real thing. Below are 7 tips for buying a cashmere sweater. These are 7 key elements that will guide you to a superior selection of cashmere sweaters.
Step 1: Check the labels. The Federal Trade Commission mandates that cashmere products be accurately labeled. Only pure cashmere sweaters can be labeled "100 Percent Cashmere."
Step 2: Always buy from a label you trust. It's better to go to large, reputable department stores, reputable retailers, and reputable online boutiques.
Step 3: Look for a tight knit. The looser the cashmere is woven or knitted, the more suspicious you need to be," says Kathleen Raub, a spokesperson for the Scottish Cashmere Club.
Step 4: Does the sweater feel slippery? If so, the garment may have been overprocessed and may eventually lose its shape.
Step 5: Beware of too much pill potential. If fibers begin to roll or shed when you lightly rub the piece, it many indicate that there might be an excess of short fiber content.
Step 6: Look for vibrant colors and fashionable styles. Jenna Lyons, a senior vice president of women's design at J.Crew, says, "When you see an intense vibrancy in color that means that the yarn started off very clean in its raw state and that the dying process was top quality."
Step 7: For warm sweaters, look for at least two plies. A minimum of two plies means that more than one piece of yarn were twisted together to make the garment. This ultimately means more warmth and a stronger sweater that is less likely to pop a hole.
To read the complete article where these tips came from, click here.
- The Moms Buzz
source: www.realsimple.com November 2006; image source: www.bloomingdales.com
Cashmere Sweater is very fine
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Posted by: Kelley | January 02, 2009 at 04:15 PM
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Posted by: Kelley | January 02, 2009 at 04:15 PM