We start with the world’s finest cashmere and SUPIMA™ cotton, then apply fit-first design and responsible sourcing to create pieces you’ll wear for years. Here’s how our materials earn their place.
Our Materials
Every fabric we use has to earn its place. We begin with handfeel—selecting the finest cashmere and SUPIMA™ cotton for softness against the skin from day one—and then prove longevity through finer, longer staples that resist pilling and wear. Fit comes next: we engineer yarn, gauge, and finishing so each piece holds its shape, drapes cleanly, and moves with you.
Traceability matters as much as touch. We partner with top-tier mills and verified supply chains to follow our materials from herd or field through spinning and knitting. And we choose responsibly: natural fibers first, with eco-preferred or recycled performance blends used sparingly—only when they meaningfully enhance handfeel, durability, or recovery.
Cashmere (Deep Dive)
Cashmere is the ultra-fine undercoat of mountain goats—naturally insulating, remarkably soft, and light. What you feel on skin and how well a sweater ages come down to the fiber itself and how the yarn is made. We use worsted-spun cashmere yarn for a cleaner surface, beautiful drape, and lasting shape.
Quality starts with the fiber. Fineness (measured in microns) determines the initial softness and surface smoothness; the finer the fiber, the more supple it feels. Staple length influences strength and pilling resistance; longer fibers spin into more stable yarns that hold their shape. And the spinning method sets the character of the knit: worsted (combed, aligned fibers) yields a sleeker, more durable yarn than woolen spinning, which retains more loft and fuzz.
In worsted spinning, short fibers are removed and the remaining fibers are combed parallel before twisting. The result is a refined surface with excellent stitch definition, better abrasion resistance, reduced pilling, and exceptional warmth-to-weight—light on the body, generous in comfort. Woolen-spun cashmere can feel plush at first, but its air-entangled structure tends to shed and relax sooner.
Royal Cashmere
Royal Cashmere is our highest specification. We select ultra-fine, long-staple cashmere from premium lots and have it spun by world-class mills for consistency and purity. In practical terms, the fiber averages about 15.2–15.8 μm, producing a buttery-soft hand that comes from fiber quality—not heavy brushing or chemical softeners. Long-staple fibers create smoother, stronger yarns with lower pilling potential and better shape retention, while tight sorting and de-hairing deliver a clean, uniform surface and refined stitch definition. On the body, you’ll feel exceptional warmth-to-weight and a polished look designed to endure through seasons of wear.
Provenance matters. From renowned high-plateau regions, including Inner Mongolia’s Alashan and the Tibetan Plateau, we select premium lots for consistent fineness, beautiful handfeel, and traceable quality.
Yarn engineering fine-tunes performance. We balance ply, twist, and count for resilience and drape—multi-ply yarns resist torque; calibrated twist helps the garment recover after movement; yarn count and knit gauge set the final hand, with higher gauges reading denser and smoother and lower gauges feeling loftier and more relaxed.
How it’s made is as important as what it’s made from. Responsible sourcing and humane collection come first. Precision combing prepares fibers for worsted spinning; expert plying locks in stability; and finishing is tuned to the yarn so softness comes from fiber quality—not aggressive processing. We maintain strict quality controls, including independent checks where applicable, to confirm grade and consistency.
Some styles are offered dye-free, showcasing a curated palette of natural creams, warm greys, and earthy browns—cashmere in its most authentic form with a beautifully soft hand. (See: Care & Storage · Shop Cashmere)
Supima™ Cotton
Why it's superior
SUPIMA™ is an extra-long-staple (ELS) American cotton. Longer staples spin into smoother, stronger yarns—what you’ll notice as a silky feel against the skin, dependable shape retention, and color that stays true wash after wash. Because there are fewer loose fiber ends on the surface, garments resist pilling and fuzzing over time. We use SUPIMA™ exclusively for cotton because it delivers the comfort you want today and the longevity you’ll appreciate a year from now; on its own it’s breathable and versatile, and in blends it adds polish and everyday durability.
Lineage & the “island” legacy.
SUPIMA™ is grown in the American Southwest, but its genetics trace to Gossypium barbadense—the same species as the legendary long-staple “Sea Island” cotton once cultivated along the Southeastern barrier islands, and as the finest Egyptian ELS cottons. That shared lineage explains the hallmark qualities people love: an exceptionally long, fine staple that spins into a remarkably smooth, durable yarn.
SUPIMA™—History & rarity.
“Pima” was developed in early 20th-century USDA trials in Arizona and named in honor of the Pima people who supported those efforts. In 1954, U.S. growers formed the Supima association (“Superior Pima”) to protect, verify, and promote American-grown ELS cotton across a licensed supply chain concentrated in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. Supima remains exceptionally scarce—well under one percent of global cotton—reflecting both its demanding fiber characteristics and the specific climates where it thrives.
SUPIMA™ vs. Egyptian cotton.
“Egyptian cotton” on a label is a geographic descriptor, not a guarantee of fiber length or quality; some Egyptian cotton is ELS, but much of it is ordinary long-staple or even regular staple. SUPIMA™, by contrast, is a protected name for American-grown extra-long-staple cotton with strict licensing and verification—so you know you’re getting the rare, long, fine fibers every time. In practice, that means a softer hand from day one, stronger yarns that hold their shape, colors that stay richer longer, and less surface pilling over time.
Other Materials
Silk brings strength-to-weight, breathability, and a subtle natural sheen. We source long-filament mulberry silk from top-tier mills—selected for clarity, strength, and an exceptionally smooth hand. In cashmere-silk or cotton-silk blends, it contributes tensile strength, fluid drape, and shape retention, enhancing softness without sacrificing structure.
Linen is cool, quick-drying, and long-wearing. We work with best-in-class weavers and spinners and favor washed linens woven from premium flax, then garment-washed for a softened hand and relaxed drape that mellows natural creasing—more ease, less stiffness—ideal for warm weather or layered texture year-round.
We use the best natural wools for comfort, resilience, and a refined handfeel. Extra-fine merino, primarily from Australia and New Zealand, offers breathable warmth with a smooth surface. Lambswool brings a soft, springy character and is often spun by storied Yorkshire mills. Select alpaca—fine Andean fibers prized for warmth-to-weight and natural luster—adds quiet richness to seasonal pieces. Our partners are among the world’s most respected spinners and finishers, chosen for quality, consistency, and responsible practices.
When a piece benefits from added drape, recovery, durability, or wrinkle resistance, we’ll incorporate eco-preferred or recycled fibers—always intentionally, never as a shortcut. You may see TENCEL™ Lyocell for closed-loop, wood-based softness and elegant drape; ECOVERO® viscose for lower water and emissions; and recycled or bio-based nylons for strength and shape retention. Our rule is simple: a blend must meaningfully enhance handfeel, fit, and longevity—or it doesn’t make the cut.
Care That Extends Life
Great fibers deserve simple care. Give pieces a day of rest between wears so the yarns recover, de-pill gently in the early weeks as loose fibers release, and wash sparingly so natural oils preserve softness and resilience—especially in cashmere. When not in use, store garments folded (never hung) in a breathable bag, away from heat and light. For step-by-step guidance, see Care & Storage.