Cariaggi
Chosen for Italian cashmere expertise, refined hand-feel, elevated colour development and premium cashmere-silk qualities suited to fine-gauge luxury knitwear, hero styles and enduring essentials.
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
Luxury cashmere begins before the first stitch.
A cashmere garment carries the character of its yarn long before it carries the shape of a sweater, scarf or wrap.
At Kanchan Cashmere, sourcing is not treated as purchasing alone. It is the first design decision, the first quality decision and the first responsibility decision. The yarn selected for a program determines how the garment feels, how it behaves in production, how it ages in wear and how confidently a brand can speak about its material story.
Our buyer-facing sourcing framework is intentionally focused on Cariaggi, Consinee and Top Line — three yarn partners selected for refinement, innovation, continuity and their ability to support luxury cashmere programs from first swatch to finished garment.
Curated, Not Crowded
A focused yarn network creates a stronger luxury message.
Luxury buyers do not need a long supplier list. They need confidence that the material base is premium, controlled and repeatable. By leading publicly with Cariaggi, Consinee and Top Line, we keep the sourcing story elevated while preserving practical flexibility inside our technical development process.
This approach allows boutique and established brands to access world-class yarn resources through one coordinated cashmere manufacturing partner in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Core Yarn Partners
Cariaggi, Consinee and Top Line define our public sourcing story.
Consinee
Selected for broad colour availability, cashmere continuity, baby cashmere, recycled cashmere programs and responsible yarn innovation that supports both seasonal and repeatable programs.
Top Line
Selected for creative cashmere and cashmere-silk yarns, contemporary textures, brushed effects and distinctive constructions that bring modern design expression to luxury knitwear.
Material Strategy
Yarn is selected for the garment it will become.
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.
This protects drape, recovery, neckline stability, colour depth, hand-feel and long-term wearability. Every material route is judged against the commercial and aesthetic role the garment needs to play in the buyer’s collection.
Responsible Standards
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.
Traceable LotsCone IDs, dye lots, article references and supplier documents can be connected to swatches, prototypes and bulk records.
Certified RoutesEligible yarn programs may be supported through SFA, GRS, GOTS, OCS and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 via certified partners.
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
Core cashmere qualities for luxury knitwear development.
Our sourcing library is organised around practical luxury: exceptional hand-feel, predictable production behaviour and long-term commercial value.
| Quality | Typical Counts | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Cashmere | 2/26 · 2/28 | Core sweaters, cardigans, scarves and elevated essentials across medium gauges. |
| Fine Cashmere | 2/48 · 2/60 | Lightweight layering, refined fine-gauge silhouettes and soft everyday luxury pieces. |
| Baby Cashmere | Selected counts | Ultra-soft capsules, editorial hero pieces and limited luxury developments. |
| Recycled Cashmere | Program-specific | Responsible collections with recycled content narratives and documentation-backed positioning. |
| Cashmere–Silk | 70/30 · 75/25 · 85/15 | Light, fluid and luminous knitwear with refined drape for premium feminine styling. |
Sourcing Workflow
From yarn partner to Kathmandu production.
Sourcing is integrated into development and production planning. Before accepting programs, we review material readiness, colour availability, supplier lead time and the production calendar so buyers receive realistic delivery commitments.
StageBrief ReviewMaterial level, price architecture, market positioning and garment type are clarified.
StageYarn SelectionCariaggi, Consinee or Top Line routes are matched to hand-feel and production needs.
StageColour ApprovalStock shades, lab dips or seasonal colours are reviewed for continuity and timing.
StageYarn BookingYarn is reserved or ordered with supplier documentation and inbound planning.
StageFactory CheckCount, shade, lot and basic performance are reviewed before knitting begins.
Kanchan Cashmere Sourcing
Great knitwear begins with material judgement.
Cashmere sourcing is not only about softness. It is about selecting the right fibre, the right count, the right colour route and the right partner for the garment a brand wants to create.
At Kanchan Cashmere, yarn is chosen with the finished piece already in mind — its weight, movement, longevity, story and place in a luxury collection.
Luxury Sourcing · Crafted in Nepal
Premium Cashmere & Responsible Materials
Explore Our Cashmere Material Library
Discover carefully selected cashmere, baby cashmere, recycled cashmere and cashmere–silk qualities sourced through trusted yarn partners. Every article is chosen for hand-feel, performance, continuity and suitability for luxury knitwear collections.