Cariaggi
Chosen for renowned Italian cashmere expertise, exceptional hand-feel, refined colour development and elevated cashmere–silk qualities suited to fine-gauge knitwear, hero styles and premium 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.
Sourcing Philosophy
Luxury Cashmere Begins Before the First Stitch
At Kanchan Cashmere, sourcing is not a back-office purchasing function. It is the first expression of quality, traceability and product intention. Every yarn decision affects how a garment feels, how it behaves in production, how it ages in wear and how confidently a brand can speak about its material story.
Our public sourcing framework is intentionally focused on Cariaggi, Consinee and Top Line — three 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
Buyers do not need a long supplier list. They need confidence that the material base is premium, controlled and repeatable. By leading with Cariaggi, Consinee and Top Line, we keep the sourcing story elevated while preserving practical flexibility inside our technical development process.
This framework allows boutique and established brands to access world-class yarn resources through one coordinated manufacturing partner in Nepal.
Core Yarn Partners
CARIAGGI • CONSINEE • TOP LINE
Three specialist partners define our buyer-facing sourcing story: Italian refinement, premium cashmere innovation and creative luxury yarn development.
Consinee
Selected for broad colour availability, cashmere continuity, baby cashmere, recycled cashmere programs and responsible yarn innovation that supports both seasonal collections and repeatable core 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 and long-term wearability.
- Fibre length and micron profile reviewed against luxury hand-feel and durability.
- Yarn count matched to gauge, structure, weight and retail positioning.
- Colour availability and continuity checked before production planning.
- Certification scope and documentation route verified before buyer-facing claims.
Sourcing Pillars
Informative, Traceable and Commercially Practical
Traceable Lots
Cone IDs, dye lots, article references and supplier documents can be connected to swatches, prototypes and bulk records.
Certified Routes
Eligible yarn programs may be supported through SFA, GRS, GOTS, OCS and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 via certified partners.
Colour Continuity
We prioritise stable references, stock-supported shades and realistic lead times to support sampling, bulk and reorders.
Luxury Hand-Feel
Softness is balanced with structure, recovery, stitch definition and long-term performance beyond first touch.
Production Planning
Yarn availability, quantity, lead time and inbound logistics are checked before order commitment.
Documentation
Specification sheets, certification documents and lot information support buyer compliance and internal QA.
Responsible Standards
Clear Claims, Verified Scope
We keep sustainability language factual. Certifications are used only when the relevant yarn article, supplier route and certificate scope support the claim. This protects buyers from unclear or exaggerated statements and keeps sourcing documentation credible for premium retail, wholesale and compliance teams.
Yarn Library
Core Cashmere Qualities for Luxury Knitwear
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, accessories and elevated essentials across medium gauges. |
| Fine Cashmere | 2/48 · 2/60 | Lightweight layering, fine-gauge silhouettes and refined everyday luxury pieces. |
| Baby Cashmere | Selected counts | Ultra-soft capsules, editorial hero pieces and special limited developments. |
| Recycled Cashmere | Program-specific | Responsible collections with recycled content narratives and softer impact positioning. |
| Cashmere–Silk | 70/30 · 75/25 · 85/15 | Light, fluid, luminous knits with refined drape and premium feminine styling. |
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.
01Brief ReviewMaterial level, price architecture, market positioning and garment type 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 with supplier documentation and inbound planning.
05Factory CheckCount, shade, lot and basic performance are reviewed before knitting begins.
FAQ
Cashmere Sourcing – Buyer Questions
A concise guide to how we manage yarn selection, continuity and documentation for luxury cashmere programs.
Can we nominate our own yarn partner?
Yes. For public website positioning we focus on Cariaggi, Consinee and Top Line, but buyer-nominated yarns can be reviewed case by case when they meet the technical, quality and documentation requirements of the project.
Do you support recycled cashmere?
Yes. Recycled cashmere programs can be supported through selected certified routes when the buyer requires a clear responsible material story and documentation-backed claims.
How do you protect colour continuity?
We prioritise stable shade references and stock-supported colours where possible. For important carry-over colours, we recommend early reservation and supplier confirmation before bulk production.
Can you provide yarn-level documentation?
Yes. Specification sheets, certification documents and supplier-level information can be compiled where available and relevant to the approved yarn route.
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.