subject: The Best Traditional Woolens From Scotland [print this page] Cashmere is the finest and also the most expensive wool in Scotland and a few places that breed the Cashmere goat. The special qualities of the cashmere wool such as warmth, strength, fine texture, light weight and softness make it ideal to make yarn and weave or knit it into sweaters, shawls, scarves etc. In fact, Cashmere Jumpers are sought after all over the world.
Cashmere wool has great insulation properties without the need for bulk or thickness; hence, Cashmere jumpers are not bulky but light weight yet provide warmth and comfort to the wearer. The wool is also very soft and has a super-fine texture that adds to the comfort of using. The natural colors of Cashmere wool are shades of gray, brown and white and many times, this natural un-dyed wool is spun into yarn and used to make Cashmere jumpers , scarves and throws.
The Cashmere goats shed their wool after the winter season. This molting is a natural process and the right time to collect the wool. Since the cashmere wool is the soft undergrowth of down below the rough upper hair. During the molting season, even combing with a coarse comb that pulls off bunches of hair and a mixed mass of the rough hair and fine down can be collected. The cashmere down can then be separated and spun into yarn and knitted into Cashmere Jumpers.
The Scottish Tartan fabric is also famous for the distinct tartan patterns that are woven in the woolen fabric. Scotland is famous for its wool and Scottish tartan is used to make the traditional kilts and other articles. The Scottish Tartan Weaving Mills have been around for ages weaving different qualities of the fabric for different uses. The many highland clans or families that have been around for generations have their own distinct tartan pattern that they get made from the weaving mills to make kilts and other garments made for the use of their family members.
Harris Tweed was always premium tweed material that was hand woven. After the industrial revolution, the weaving process was mechanized and the production of Harris Tweed increased considerably. This also increases the popularity of the Harris Tweed Jacket.
The Harris Tweed jacket is one of the warmest and also chic jackets that one can wear. Made from the traditional Scottish tweed from the island of Harris, having distinct weave, colors and dyes, the Harris Tweed Jacket is designed by many top fashion designers and takes pride of place in the mens high couture.
All these Scottish Woolens, Cashmere, tartan and Harris Tweed, are renowned for their excellent quality and unique features that make garments and accessories made from them priceless or can we say really dear?
