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Cashmere as a coat cloth
Construction, handle and drape
A cashmere coat begins with the cloth: how it feels, how it falls and the shape you want it to hold. Fibre composition is the starting point for that choice.
One fibre, different constructions
Cashmere identifies the fibre. A knitted sweater and a woven coat cloth can both be pure cashmere, yet feel quite different to wear. Knitting connects yarn into loops; weaving interlaces warp and weft yarns. Construction is therefore part of choosing the material.
For a coat, look at the cloth beyond its first soft touch. How does it settle around a curve? How does it form a fold? How does the surface respond to light? These are useful questions to ask with the cloth in your hands. Woolmark explains the textile-making processes.
The cashmere cloths in our coat selection
The five H&S cloth references in our configurator are each listed by the manufacturer as 100% cashmere. This describes the outer cloth; the lining and other components are selected separately.
- Oatmeal
- H&S 986001
- Light Camel
- H&S 986000
- Camel
- H&S 986002
- Charcoal
- H&S 986006
- Black
- H&S 986005
We confirm availability for your commission when choosing the cloth. A physical swatch is available on request.
What to look for in a swatch
We suggest three observations before making your choice:
- Handle: Rest the swatch over the back of your hand. Do you enjoy its feel under gentle pressure?
- Drape: Look at a loose fold. Are you drawn to a defined line or to a softer movement of cloth?
- Surface: View the colour in daylight and indoors. Consider its lustre and texture from more than one angle.
These observations help describe your preference. A small swatch cannot show the complete silhouette or replace a fitting.
Choosing cloth and shape together
An Ulster with broad lapels, a wrap coat drawn in with a belt and a cape with a back pleat present different design choices. Consider the cloth together with the shape. Our coat collection introduces six model families; Fabrics & Craftsmanship offers the wider material context.
For a useful first conversation, bring three things: a preferred shape, an idea of length and the clothing you expect to wear underneath.