Capabilities

Luxury Cashmere Manufacturing Capabilities in Nepal

From fibre selection to final finishing, every capability exists to serve exceptional cashmere knitwear — developed and manufactured in Kathmandu, Nepal for discerning global brands.

What We Make Possible

Turning creative intent into a repeatable production standard.

Behind refined cashmere knitwear is a precise chain of material and technical decisions.

At Kanchan Cashmere, we connect yarn, gauge, proportion, stitch, construction, finishing, measurement and approvals through one disciplined development and production process. We support boutique brands, independent designers and established houses that require technical interpretation and continuity alongside manufacturing capacity.

From Kathmandu, we develop and manufacture cashmere sweaters, cardigans, scarves, shawls, dresses, outerwear and accessories from 3GG to 16GG. Each program is aligned around design language, yarn route, target quantity, quality requirements and delivery window.

Production Framework

Clear technical and commercial foundations before production begins.

Core parameters are confirmed per program so development, approvals and production planning operate from the same basis.

Gauge

3–16GG

Computerized knitting gauges supported by hand-knitting and specialist techniques.

MOQ

30 pcs / style

Standard MOQ with a minimum of 10 pieces per colour.

Sampling

7–14 working days

Typical window for 1–3 samples per style with a confirmed brief and available yarn basis.

Bulk

35–45 working days ±5

Typical production window after approvals and yarn readiness.

Quality

AQL 2.5

Final shipment-release benchmark unless otherwise agreed.

Yarn Partners

CARIAGGI · CONSINEE · TOP LINE

Yarn availability and supporting documentation are confirmed per program.

Cashmere knitwear development and sampling ecosystem in Nepal
Integrated Knitwear System

From first swatch to final shipment.

Design interpretation, swatch development, yarn planning, sampling, knitting, linking, washing, finishing, quality control, packing and export coordination are organized as one connected flow.

This allows a knit idea to move in a controlled sequence from swatch to prototype, approved sample and ultimately repeatable bulk production.

Technical Range

From fine-gauge layers to sculptural winter knitwear.

Fine Gauge

12–16GG

Fine jerseys, ribs, lightweight layers, pointelle and cashmere-silk with controlled weight and drape.

Core Gauge

7–10GG

Sweaters, cardigans, links-links, ribs, cables and textured structures balancing form and warmth.

Heavy Gauge

3–5GG

Voluminous cables, fisherman structures, statement ribs and heavier winter pieces with pronounced surface character.

Fine and heavy gauge cashmere knit structures from Kanchan Cashmere
Gauge & Construction

Gauge is both a design and engineering decision.

Gauge selection affects weight, drape, recovery, warmth, yarn consumption, cost and how a garment behaves in wear. We therefore evaluate machine gauge together with yarn count, stitch structure and intended silhouette.

We work across jersey, rib, cardigan stitch, Milano, links-links, cable, pointelle, jacquard, intarsia, tuck, fisherman, honeycomb and custom stitch development. Our Swatch Library supports the development of brand-specific knit signatures.

Precision

Fine-gauge knitwear with controlled measurements, clean finishing and defined drape.

Texture

Mid-gauge structures with visible stitch identity and balanced weight.

Volume

Heavy-gauge knitwear with sculptural surface and controlled volume.

Premium cashmere yarn cones for luxury knitwear manufacturing in Nepal
Material Intelligence

Yarn is the first technical design decision.

We develop programs in 100% cashmere and selected luxury blends including cashmere-silk, baby cashmere and recycled cashmere. Yarn route and composition are selected according to the product objective and buyer requirement.

Our primary yarn partners are CARIAGGI, CONSINEE and TOP LINE. Yarn count, composition, handfeel, colour, availability and relevant documentation are reviewed before production planning.

For certified yarn programs, available supporting documentation is aligned on a project-specific basis and claims are limited to what can be substantiated.

Cashmere swatch and prototype development at Kanchan Cashmere
Development & Approvals

A controlled path from concept to bulk standard.

Sampling is used to define yarn, weight, handfeel, proportion, stitch balance, construction and finishing before a buyer releases bulk production.

The development flow can include swatches, prototypes, fit samples, salesman samples, pre-production samples, bulk production and shipment samples. Each approval creates a stronger reference for the next stage.

Development & Approval Flow

Every stage removes uncertainty before bulk.

StageSwatchYarn, gauge, stitch, handfeel and surface direction.
StagePrototypeConstruction, silhouette, base measurements and design interpretation.
StageFitProportion, sleeve balance, neckline, length and size comments.
StageSMSSales-ready samples for showroom, campaign and market feedback.
StagePPFinal production reference for yarn, trims, wash, measurements and finishing.
StageBulkControlled production, final inspection, packing and export.
Cashmere garment finishing and quality inspection AQL 2.5
Quality Control

Luxury is protected through controlled details.

Cashmere quality is visible in clean linking, balanced seams, stable measurements, controlled washing, careful pressing, correct labels and accurate packing.

Internal checks accompany knitting, linking, washing, finishing, measurement and packing. Final shipment release follows AQL 2.5 unless otherwise agreed.

Buyer Control

Capability should be visible at clear control points.

Brief

Feasibility

Design, yarn, gauge, target quantity, target price and delivery window are reviewed before development begins.

Approval

Technical Standard

Measurements, construction, handfeel, finishing, trims and comments are converted into a clear bulk standard.

Production

Bulk Control

Production is controlled against the approved reference.

Shipment

Final Release

Final inspection, packing and documentation are completed before shipment.

Continuity

Reorders

Approved references and technical history support more consistent repeat orders and future seasons.

Communication

Early Escalation

Technical, yarn-related or timing deviations are addressed as early as possible.

Who We Support

For brands building cashmere for the long term.

Boutique BrandsFocused capsules, smaller runs and considered technical development.
Growing LabelsSeasonal collections, repeatable fits and more structured planning.
Established HousesMulti-style programs, nominated yarn routes and stricter approvals.
Private LabelConfidential development, brand-specific trims and controlled execution from prototype to shipment.
Long term cashmere production partnership in Nepal
Partnership

A sample can begin the relationship. Continuity is what builds it.

We work with realistic timelines, clear commercial terms, disciplined sampling and transparent communication when technical or yarn-related questions need resolution.

Our objective is a long-term production relationship in which approved standards, technical history and shared product understanding become stronger from season to season.

Kanchan Cashmere Capabilities

Technical capability. Controlled execution. Long-term continuity.

From the first swatch to the final carton, we connect material understanding, knit engineering, development and quality control within one clear production framework.

Developed and Made in Nepal.

B2B CASHMERE DEVELOPMENT

Review your next cashmere program with us — technically, commercially and for production.

Send your design direction, yarn preference, target quantities, quality requirements and delivery window. We will review the development route, technical feasibility and a realistic production plan.

Engineered with Precision. Crafted in Nepal.