Cariaggi
Selected for Italian cashmere expertise, refined handfeel, sophisticated colour development and premium cashmere and cashmere-silk qualities for fine luxury knitwear and enduring core styles.
Material Sourcing
Cashmere Sourcing with World-Class Yarn Partners
A focused sourcing framework led by Cariaggi, Consinee and Top Line, combined with Kathmandu-based manufacturing expertise for luxury brands seeking traceable yarns, refined hand-feel and dependable production continuity.
Material Philosophy
Material decisions shape the finished garment.
Yarn selection determines far more than softness. Fibre composition, yarn count, twist, colour route and finishing behaviour influence gauge compatibility, stitch definition, garment weight, drape, recovery and consistency from sampling through bulk production.
At Kanchan Cashmere, material sourcing is therefore integrated directly into product development. We evaluate yarn against the intended garment, construction and commercial programme before production is scheduled.
Our buyer-facing sourcing network is intentionally centred on Cariaggi, Consinee and Top Line, giving luxury brands access to established cashmere expertise, refined blends and specialised yarn developments through one coordinated manufacturing partner in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Curated, Not Crowded
A focused yarn network creates clarity, continuity and technical confidence.
For luxury brands, the value of a sourcing network is not its length but the confidence that material quality, colour route and production behaviour can be assessed reliably. With Cariaggi, Consinee and Top Line as core partners, our sourcing remains focused while technical development retains the flexibility required for different product briefs.
This gives independent and established brands a coordinated route from yarn selection through development and production with a cashmere manufacturer in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Core Yarn Partners
Three core partners for distinct luxury knitwear development needs.
Consinee
Selected for broad colour availability, continuity across cashmere qualities, baby cashmere and recycled cashmere options suited to seasonal developments and repeat programmes.
Top Line
Selected for creative cashmere and cashmere-silk qualities, contemporary textures, brushed effects and distinctive yarn constructions for expressive luxury knitwear.
Yarn Selection Strategy
Yarn is selected around construction, handfeel and intended garment performance.
A yarn is never approved only because it feels soft on the cone. We assess how it will behave in the selected gauge, stitch structure, wash process and finished silhouette.
We consider drape, recovery, shape stability, colour depth, handfeel and wear performance. Every material route is assessed against the aesthetic and commercial role the garment is intended to fulfil within the collection.
Responsible Sourcing
Clear claims, verified scope and disciplined documentation.
We keep sustainability language factual. Certifications are used only when the relevant yarn article, supplier route and certificate scope support the claim.
Lot DocumentationYarn article references, dye lots and available supplier documentation are recorded against development and production records where applicable.
Certified RoutesDepending on the yarn article and supply route, programmes may be supported by partner-held certifications such as SFA, GRS, GOTS, OCS or OEKO-TEX® Standard 100. Relevant scope is verified before any claim is made.
Colour ContinuityWe prioritise stable references, stock-supported shades and realistic lead times to support sampling, bulk and reorders.
Production PlanningYarn availability, quantity, lead time and inbound logistics are checked before production commitment.
Yarn Library
Material routes for distinct luxury knitwear development needs.
The selection connects handfeel and aesthetics with gauge, construction, production behaviour and the intended position of each product within a collection.
100% Cashmere
Sweaters, cardigans, scarves and elevated core styles for seasonal and repeat programmes.
Fine Cashmere
Lightweight layering, refined fine-gauge silhouettes and soft everyday luxury.
Baby Cashmere
Exceptionally soft capsules, signature styles and limited luxury developments.
Recycled Cashmere
Recycled cashmere programmes where the yarn article and supporting documentation substantiate the intended recycled-content claim.
Cashmere–Silk
Light, fluid and luminous knitwear with refined drape.
Sourcing Workflow
From yarn partner to Kathmandu production.
Sourcing is integrated into development and production planning. Before confirming a programme, we review yarn availability, colour route, partner lead time and the production calendar so delivery commitments are based on realistic conditions.
01Brief ReviewMaterial level, target price, market positioning, garment type and technical requirements are clarified.
02Yarn SelectionCariaggi, Consinee or Top Line routes are matched to hand-feel and production needs.
03Colour ApprovalStock shades, lab dips or seasonal colours are reviewed for continuity and timing.
04Yarn BookingYarn is reserved or ordered after availability review, with relevant supplier documentation and inbound timing recorded.
05Factory CheckYarn article, count, shade, lot and visible condition are checked against production records before knitting begins.
Kanchan Cashmere Sourcing
Material selection is part of product development, not simply procurement.
A successful cashmere programme requires fibre, yarn count, colour route, gauge and construction to work together. At Kanchan Cashmere, that material decision is therefore built into the development process from the outset.
From initial yarn review through bulk production, we connect material selection, knit engineering, quality control and production planning within one coordinated development route in Kathmandu, Nepal.