Cariaggi
Selected for renowned Italian cashmere expertise, elevated hand-feel, refined colour development and cashmere-silk qualities used for premium essentials, fine-gauge knitwear and hero styles.
Traceability & Material Integrity
TRACEABILITY
From trusted yarn partners to finished knitwear, our traceability process follows material integrity, documented lots and disciplined production control at every stage.
Our Philosophy
True Luxury Is Measured by What Can Be Traced
For Kanchan Cashmere, traceability is not a marketing phrase. It is a working discipline that begins with the yarn partner, continues through cone and dye-lot control, and remains visible through swatching, sampling, production, finishing and shipment. A premium cashmere garment should not only feel exceptional; it should be supported by clear material decisions and accountable production records.
Our public sourcing framework is intentionally focused on three core yarn partners — Cariaggi, Consinee and Top Line. This keeps our luxury positioning clear while allowing every buyer-facing program to be planned around quality, continuity, documentation and long-term material performance.
Core Yarn Partners
CARIAGGI • CONSINEE • TOP LINE
A focused material network gives our buyers confidence. Each partner plays a clear role in our cashmere development system, from Italian refinement to responsible innovation and creative luxury textures.
Consinee
Selected for cashmere innovation, broad colour availability, baby cashmere, recycled cashmere programs and reliable continuity across seasonal and core knitwear developments.
Top Line
Selected for contemporary textures, creative cashmere-silk constructions and distinctive yarn developments that support modern luxury silhouettes and statement knitwear.
Material Origin
From Yarn Partner to Production Lot
Every program begins with a clear yarn route. We review supplier, article, count, shade, lot information and availability before committing a production calendar. This allows sampling and bulk to proceed with a defined material base rather than assumptions.
- Cariaggi, Consinee and Top Line treated as the public core yarn partner network.
- Yarn article, count, shade and lot information recorded before production planning.
- Cone IDs and dye lots connected to swatch, prototype and bulk records.
- Yarn readiness checked before confirming timing, especially for seasonal colours.
Responsible Material Standards
Clear Standards, Accurate Claims
We use certification language carefully. Eligible yarn routes may be supported by recognised standards such as OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, GOTS, GRS, OCS and SFA through certified partners. Before any claim is used for a buyer, we verify the certificate scope, article coverage and documentation requirement.
Factory Control
From Swatch Approval to Finished Garment
Traceability continues inside the factory. Swatches, prototypes, size sets and bulk production are linked to the yarn route so the final garment can be connected back to its material source and production decisions.
- Swatch and prototype references retained for development continuity.
- Knitting, linking, washing, finishing and packing checkpoints recorded by order.
- Shade consistency and gauge behaviour monitored before and during bulk production.
- Final inspection records maintained to support accountability and repeatability.
Traceability Principles
What We Control, Record and Protect
Material Route
Supplier, yarn article, count, shade and lot details are reviewed before development or bulk begins.
Colour Continuity
Shade references and dye lots are monitored to protect consistency across samples, bulk and reorders.
Production Records
Knitting, linking, washing and finishing checkpoints are recorded for accountability inside the factory.
Claim Discipline
Certification claims are used only when supported by the relevant scope, article and documentation route.
“True luxury is not only softness. It is knowing where the fibre came from, how the yarn was chosen, and how every stage was controlled before the garment reached the customer.”
For Conscious Luxury Brands
Build Transparent, Responsible Cashmere Programs
Work with a focused sourcing framework led by Cariaggi, Consinee and Top Line, supported by yarn documentation, material standards and production traceability from cone to finished garment.