TOYOBOSHI, the company that produces ITOI's cashmere yarn, is one of the most reputable spinning companies in Japan and is the successor to Kuwanohara Spinning Factory, the birthplace of Japan's fiber industry that was founded in 1879. They were the first in Japan to begin producing high quality cashmere yarns in 1930, a tradition they have continued for nearly 100 years. Throughout the long years, they have honed their ability to select the best raw materials, and have developed a spinning technique that preserves the inherent qualities of cashmere without damaging the fibers. The unique texture and expression of cashmere knitwear is a testament to the craftsmanship that embodies the history and tradition of cashmere, passed down from hand to hand and from generation to generation by skilled Japanese artisans.
Baby Cashmere is obtained exclusively from the downy wool of cashmere goats that are younger than 12 months old.*
Our Baby Cashmere is truly one of a kind, boasting a superior feel, texture and presence compared with regular cashmere. It is sourced exclusively from the eastern regions of Inner Mongolia, where the arrival of spring is early and winter is late, making it the most suitable area for collecting cashmere wool. We have established a joint project with a reputable company with a proven track history in the area, making us one of only a handful of companies in the world to secure an exclusive supply contract to bring the finest quality cashmere down to the world.
*Why younger than 12 months?
TOYOBOSHI Baby Cashmere uses downy wool from kids that have not experienced winter since being born, primarily those younger than six months old. Cashmere wool is collected every year in July, and because kids may be born any time from December to April, all goats are younger than 12 months old when their wool is collected for Baby Cashmere.
