What is Cashmere?

At The Lanam Shop, we believe that exceptional garments begin with exceptional materials — and cashmere is one of the finest natural fibers in the world. Known for its buttery softness, insulating warmth, and lightweight feel, it’s the cornerstone of our men’s and women’s cashmere collections.

What Is Cashmere?

Cashmere is the soft inner fleece collected from Changthangi and Pashmina goats native to the Gobi Desert of Mongolia and northern China. Unlike traditional shearing, cashmere is gently brushed from the goats, preserving the delicate fibers and ensuring both softness and ethical treatment.

Why Is Cashmere So Special?

• Ultra-soft with a fiber diameter finer than most wools
• Lightweight and insulating, perfect for cold-weather layering
• Naturally white fibers dye beautifully and evenly
• Brushed — not sheared — cashmere preserves fiber length and quality

Our cashmere is sorted, dyed, and spun in England, then knitted by hand in Scotland. Every step reflects generations of expertise in fine luxury knitwear.

Our Cashmere Collection

We offer over a dozen cashmere styles for men and women in more than 40 rich color options. Our best-sellers include:

For Men:

• Two-Ply V-Neck Sweater - our best-selling men's cashmere sweater
• One-Ply Cardigan - timelss men's cashmere cardigan
• One-Ply Polo Sweater - a classic three button cashmere polo with mother of pearl buttons
• Four-Ply Shawl Collar Cardigan - thickly knit and richly ribbed, truly exceptional
• One-Ply Turtleneck- classic roll-collar design

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For Women:

• One-Ply Crew Neck Cardigan - featuring mother of pearl buttons, this is a classic ladies cashmere cardigan
• One-Ply Crew Neck Shell - ideal for layering under a cardigan for a sweater set (or twin set, as the English say)
  
• One-Ply V-Neck - a wardrobe staple, the plain knit cashmere v-neck sweater is always the right choice
• One-Ply Turtleneck - classic roll-collar design

We also carry exclusive Johnstons of Elgin cashmere styles and a build-your-own cashmere set feature on our site.

Explore Women's Cashmere Sweaters

The Lanam Shop Difference

Unlike mass-market cashmere, we use tightly spun yarns from hand-brushed goats and craft our sweaters using traditional methods in Scotland. Each garment is hand-framed, hand-joined, and hand-finished — ensuring it’s made to last a lifetime.