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Is cashmere worth it?

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neptune Thu 12-Nov-15 20:17:37

I'm debating getting a jumper. I do love the feel of cashmere but am I right in thinking you always have to hand wash? And the price puts me off too. So....cashmere owners...is it worth it?

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WilmaKnickersfit Mon 16-Nov-15 11:57:58

I've just done a bit of research and Brora is one of the 5 British companies with ethically sourced cashmere. M&S is a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative, so its suppliers are independently audited to meet its standards. Sorry, I should have checked instead of relying on my memory. It's donkeys years since I read up on this.

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WilmaKnickersfit Mon 16-Nov-15 12:10:35

That said, the Ethical Trading Initiative FAQ page specifically says it about promoting respect for workers’ rights around the globe, not environmental sustainability and animal rights. So not sure about M&S.

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dan8644 Sun 14-Apr-19 21:40:15

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GabriellaG54 Mon 15-Apr-19 08:56:41

More to the point...are you worth it?

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Witzend Mon 15-Apr-19 10:30:15

Despite their dismal-ness in other areas, I've always found M&S cashmere good, and you can wash it - though obviously with care.

Having said that, if you've got any hint of clothes/carpet moths in the house, do store it in a plastic bag!
Just the other day I mended a small moth hole in a cashmere jumper of dh's - luckily it was small and the mend barely shows.
We are plagued with the little buggers, though dh's relentless extermination campaign does seem to be gradually working.

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