Fast fashion lures us with trendy, low-cost pieces, but true luxury lies in investing in timeless, high-quality fabrics that stand the test of time. Renowned for being eight times warmer than standard wool, cashmere offers unparalleled comfort, enhancing one’s attire for years.
Unlike fast fashion pieces that wear out and lose their shape over time, a well-made cashmere sweater is soft, comfortable, and an investment that pays off in ways you never expected.
A Fabric Born From Rarity and Refinement
With every passing year, a single cashmere goat produces only a few ounces of usable fiber. Compare that to a regular sheep's wool, which can be sheared in bulk, and you begin to understand the exclusivity of cashmere.
It takes the fleece of multiple goats to make just one luxurious sweater. This makes it rare and explains its high price tag. High-quality cashmere is a refined, timeless fabric that demands craftsmanship and care from its initial stages.
The Grades of Cashmere
Not all cashmere is created equal. Each tier reflects a different level of softness, quality, and price.
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Grade A: The finest and most luxurious of all, with ultra-thin 14-micron fibers. It is soft, feather-light, and offers unmatched insulation. This justifies its premium price.
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Grade B: A solid middle ground, with fibers around 20 microns. It is warm, soft, and slightly denser than Grade A, making it a practical yet elegant choice.
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Grade C: The most affordable, with thicker 30-micron fibers. Though coarser, it still outperforms traditional wool in warmth and durability.
Behind the Price Tag
Beyond cashmere's physical attributes lie the ethical considerations which play an important role in determining its worth. From the treatment of goats to that of the herders and artisans, every step of the process shapes its worth.
The market offers a wide variety of cashmere products. This also includes cheap blends of cashmere. These blends often sacrifice the quality and ethics involved in the process that makes cashmere exceptional.
Investing in cashmere isn’t just about luxury. It is about honoring craftsmanship, sustainability, and the artistry behind every piece. Its worth isn’t measured by cost alone. It extends to the years of comfort, elegance, and conscious choice it brings that goes beyond the price tag.
Cashmere isn't Expensive, it is Valuable
There is a thin line that separates expensive from valuable. An expensive sweater is something you buy, wear a few times, and are bored by it later on. It may be trendy, but is poorly made, and starts wearing out before the season is over.
A cashmere sweater is the one you reach for even after multiple wears. The one that still looks elegant a decade later. Real cashmere neither loses its shape nor does it go out of style.
Blending Cali culture into easy-to-wear pieces, at 27 Miles, we believe in creating pieces that become part of your story, knit from the finest cashmere, designed for longevity, and made to be worn, loved, and passed on.
Cost Per Wear
A well-made cashmere sweater might cost around $300–$500. However, a cheaper alternative could be around $100. But the difference lies not just in its price but its value over time.
Let's talk about two situations here,
One is where you buy a sweater worth $100. Within two years, it loses shape pills and ends up in the donation pile. That's $100 down the drain.
Then there’s cashmere, which might cost you around $400 for a sweater. You wear it for 10+ years. That is $40 per year, less than what most people spend on coffee in a month.
This is exactly why cashmere is an investment, not an expense. It saves you money in the long run while elevating your wardrobe.
What Sets 27 Miles Malibu Cashmere Apart?
In a sea of basic cashmere silhouettes, 27 Miles stands out with unique designs that blend California’s effortless charm with modern and fashionable styles.
What makes us stand out is the distinctive, eye-catching details that we weave in our cashmere sweaters, cardigans, and ponchos.
Designed with a blend of sophistication and laid-back California charm, our cashmere pieces redefine what it means to wear luxury. Every sweater, cardigan, and poncho is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, think bold color blocking, intricate embroidery, distressed edges, and modern silhouettes that add an effortlessly cool vibe to classic knitwear.
One Sweater, a Thousand Memories
A well-made cashmere sweater isn’t just a piece in your wardrobe. It is something you return to, season after season. It is the layer you rely on for comfort, the one that adapts to your life, aging gracefully without any compromises on its quality or appeal.
At 27 Miles, we believe in creating cashmere that lasts, not just in durability but in the moments it becomes a part of. A single sweater can accompany you through years of experience, making it more than just clothing. It is an investment in quality and longevity.
