The New Cashmere
Navy
199 €
In stock
149 €
Preorder
- 35% virgin cashmere, 65% recycled cashmere
- Dense, tight knit to reduce pilling
- 400g of heavy, easy-care triple yarn cashmere
Navy
Cashmere is dead. Long live Cashmere.
Here’s what you had to say about cashmere jumpers. All 2,757 of you!
1
They cost an arm and a leg (or both).
2
They start pilling after a few wears.
3
They lose their shape far too quickly.
4
The material doesn’t live up to its promise
Introducing the cashmere of tomorrow
Off the beaten path
Tired of choosing between breaking the bank for decent cashmere or settling for something that's going to let you down in an instant? Enter the New Cashmere with all the luxurious qualities of high-end cashmere, minus the sky-high price tag. Magic? Just a lot of hard work and our trusty preorder system.
Cashmere, the White Gold
Cashmere is the crème de la crème of wools. It comes from Capra Hircus Laniger goats farmed mainly in Mongolia, and you need 300 to 400 g to make one jumper. That’s what 4 goats produce in a year. No wonder it’s called white gold.
New Cashmere, same credentials
The world’s got a thing for cashmere. A big thing. No surprise then that fast fashion’s waded in without much care for quality, animal welfare or farming standards. Let’s just say that while this makes for low retail prices, quite a few people are paying the price. And not just the animals, their herders and the environment. You are too, as all too often those jumpers just don’t last. That’s why we blended 35% virgin cashmere with 65% recycled cashmere to make a more affordable and sustainable jumper that’s a good deal for everyone.
Anti-Pilling Patrol
Cheap cashmere pills because it’s made with short fibres. So, we use long fibres spun into a triple thread yarn to make our knit more durable. That’s three threads twisted together to make a denser, stronger knit. Not saying it’ll never pill, it will, but it’s going to age much better and last a lot longer.
The Perfect Fit
Not too tight, not too loose. Our straight fit glides over your body without clinging. Wear it over a tee, a shirt or nothing at all and feel like it was tailored just for you.
Quality Craftsmanship
Crafted by our partner artisans at Yana in Bulgaria, this one comes with set-in sleeves, a solid 1X1 rib crewneck, reliable ribbing and impeccable detailing. It’s built to last and look good for years to come.
Five Lush Colors
Choose from navy, marled grey, green, or a snappy plum—each one packs a punch of colour. From understated classic to uniquely characterful. There’s also a versatile beige that goes well with blues and blacks, not always an easy feat, and always looks elegant. Which one will it be?
Cashmere Care
Cashmere gets a bad rap for being tricky to care for, but the truth is all wools need attention. Cashmere doesn’t respond well to heat or being wrung or spun. But it does love water and gets softer with every wash. So gently wash your cashmere by hand in cold water and lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight. Don’t wring out the excess water, just gently press it and let the excess evaporate. Follow these steps, and your cashmere will stay in tip-top shape for the long haul.
Enter a new era
The world’s demand for cashmere is hitting breaking point, and as usual, the animals and the planet suffer most. With the New Cashmere, we’re flipping the script. By blending 35% virgin cashmere with 65% recycled cashmere, we’re existing unused fibres back out of retirement and challenging a destructive cycle. More eco-friendly, equally luxurious, and built to last a lot longer. Makes sense to us. Make sense to you?
All production steps for your New Cashmere
What goes into making your New Cashmere? The materials have travelled a total of 26,960 km (16,752 miles) from field to doormat.
Harvesting and preparing the virgin cashmere
Mongolia
Spinning virgin and recycled cashmere together
Filati Naturali Italy
Dyeing
Filati Naturali Italy
Knitting & garment make
Yana Bulgaria
Social certifications : OCS, ISO 9001, BSCI Grade A
Transport
Boat and road haulage
NO SWEAT!
Delivery costs
We deliver worldwide, with the cost being automatically calculated at checkout. For all deliveries to the UK, within the European Union, Switzerland and Norway we charge a flat fee of 9€. For other European countries we charge 15€, please check our FAQ for the full list of countries included. All other countries are charged at 25€.
Easy to change sizes
If you get the wrong size or colour, fear not, we will exchange your item no questions asked. These are free for orders in the European Union and the UK. For all other countries, we only ask you to cover the cost of the return and we’ll take care of the cost of sending out any exchange. Just log into your Asphalte account and we’ll get that sorted.
IT’S A RISK-FREE INVESTMENT
Sure, we pour a lot of hard work into each item we develop, but we won’t take it personally if you change your mind once you receive it for whatever reason. As long as the item is returned in its original condition, with tags and packaging intact, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked. For more details see our terms and conditions.