Wool Scarves from Italy - Warmth Refined

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"I have never found such high quality scarves at this price. Go ahead, treat yourself." - Lucy P. Our collection of fall and winter scarves, shawls and wraps Here at Elizabetta you will find scarves and wraps for men and women, made from luxury 100% Italian wool and wool silk blends. What is cashmere and why is it so special? Cashmere is known for being one of the softest fabrics in the world. Cashmere is a wool made from the fur of a Kashmir goat. These goats originally come from the Himalayas, but are now raised in other places, including Italy. These goats have 2 types of hair, the soft, very fine underbelly hair which in the spring is combed and then spun into cashmere yarn, and a coarser outer fur, a wool. A 100% cashmere scarf is lighter weight than its wool cousin, yet warmer. You do not need a heavy, thick cashmere scarf to keep you warm in the fall or winter. Each goat produces about 200 grams of the soft cashmere wool year, compared to a sheep who produces about 3 kilos of wool a year, one of the main reasons why cashmere is more expensive than wool. If you find an inexpensive scarf that claims to be cashmere, it is probably too good to be true. There are many cases of mislabelling and fraud and although labeled 100% cashmere, some products have been found to contain yak hair, rat fur and other fibers. Buyer beware. "A really fine cashmere scarf worth the extra expense" - James W. Here at Elizabetta we bring you men's and women's cashmere scarves direct from the manufacturer to you, saving money by not having a middleman. Classic solid color cashmere wraps and plaid cashmere scarves for men and women that never go out of style. "Quality cashmere! I bought this for a gift. The scarf has exceeded my expectations. Great quality cashmere at a reasonable price. My wife is thrilled." - John M. What is wool, and why is it used for scarves, wraps and shawls? Wool is made from the fur of sheep. Sheep grow lots of fur a year and are given a haircut several times a y