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Cashmere?

this is my nic — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:46:05 GMT

I cannot wear wool next to my skin, it itches horribly. Several years ago I believed what I heard about cashmere, that it's soft and not itchy. So, I purchased a sweater from the "Precious Fibers" line that the Q used to sell. Well, I couldn't wear that either. The scratchy factor wasn't as severe as with typical woolen items, but it still was uncomfortable.

Does anyone else have problems wearing cashmere or is it just me?

Thanks!

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ladyroxanne — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:54:01 GMT

i have in the past had a problem wearing wool, but never a problem with cashmere. there are different cashmeres and some can be more itchy than others.

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this is my nic — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:59:20 GMT

Ladyroxanne,

I wondered if the cashmere sold by QVC was a lesser quality which is why it was scratchy. Thanks for your response!

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ChynnaBlue — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:03:16 GMT

@this is my nic wrote:
I cannot wear wool next to my skin, it itches horribly. Several years ago I believed what I heard about cashmere, that it's soft and not itchy. So, I purchased a sweater from the "Precious Fibers" line that the Q used to sell. Well, I couldn't wear that either. The scratchy factor wasn't as severe as with typical woolen items, but it still was uncomfortable.

Does anyone else have problems wearing cashmere or is it just me?

Thanks!

Cashmere is a type of wool. Cashmere comes from goats instead of sheep, but it's still a wool. It's generally softer and less scratchy than sheep wool, but it really depends. Not all wools are created equally and some are scratchier and some are softer, but people who are very sensitive to wool or even allergic to wool may experience itchiness no matter how soft others say the wool is.

If I were you, I would avoid buying any type of wool without feeling it first.

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DiAnne — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:05:40 GMT

I love cashmere and the only problem I have wearing it is that it is too warm for a layering pieced.

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Goldengate8361 — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:05:46 GMT

I don't wear cashmere becuase I think it's hot.

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StylishLady — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:06:19 GMT

Love Love my cashmere sweaters. No itch factor for me. Make a great contrast with a leather skirt or pants.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:09:08 GMT

I cannot wear traditional wool or merino wool but I can wear good cashmere. But it has to be good cashmere. I have had cheap cashmere that was super scratchy and itchy.

Some here have said Precious Fibers used to make good cashmere but then the quality went downhill. I must have tried it after the decline in quality because the one and only PF sweater I ordered I couldn't get off fast enough.

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brii — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:25:31 GMT

Not all cashmere is created equal. Isaac's cashmere is very nice - but it's expensive. Costco sometimes carries nice cashmere sweaters.

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Nataliesgramma — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:36:36 GMT

I was wondering how Isaac's cashmere was compared to others....I am thinking of getting one of his sweaters...

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brii — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:03:27 GMT

Isaac's cashmere infinity scarf is marked down cnsiderably from the TSV price. It's very nice. I just got his cardigan a few weeks ago. I always found Lord & Taylor to have nice cashmere too

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ladyroxanne — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:43:33 GMT

i have cashmere from L&T from years ago and agree, it's very nice.

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febe1 — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:30:14 GMT

You're not alone. I've never been able to wear cashmere, no matter the cost. Ive'been hot and scratchy in all I've tried. I was seriously tempted to try H by Halston's recently. His looks beautiful, but I didn't. Has anyone tried H by Halston?

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gardensla — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:36:17 GMT

It only bothers me around my neck such as a turtleneck or a scarf.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:14:48 GMT

@brii wrote:
Not all cashmere is created equal. Isaac's cashmere is very nice - but it's expensive. Costco sometimes carries nice cashmere sweaters.

When HSN had holiday host pick, I ordered one of Diane Gilman's cashmere sweaters. It came but I've not even opened it yet. I hope it's okay. If not, it will go back and it will be a lesson learned. Colleen said she has about 5 of Diane's sweater so I'll admit, I fell for it. LOL

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ChynnaBlue — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:38:58 GMT

@brii wrote:
Isaac's cashmere infinity scarf is marked down cnsiderably from the TSV price. It's very nice. I just got his cardigan a few weeks ago. I always found Lord & Taylor to have nice cashmere too

Thanks so much for posting this! I bought that in gray as the TSV last year and LOVE it. I wanted another, but not at that price. I just bought the Aqua one for the clearance price.

I love that scarf, but it's not the softest cashmere and I know some people complained it was scratchy in the reviews. It didn't bother me, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who's very sensitive to scratchy wool.

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NJgirl 1205 — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 20:47:25 GMT

@Nataliesgramma wrote:
I was wondering how Isaac's cashmere was compared to others....I am thinking of getting one of his sweaters...

Unfortunately not all of Isaac's cashemere sweaters are created equal. I have a couple that I love but sent back a few that were scratchy.

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terriebear — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:22:48 GMT

You have to be very careful with cashmere. Many companies will put the name cashmere in the title with very little cashmere in the item, sometimes with as little as 5 to10% of it being cashmere. If it is 100% cashmere, you will pay for it in the price. It has to be 2-ply to be high quality, or it is paper thin. And I doubt it will be itchy. Logo has a cotton cashmere sweater that is only 5% cashmere. A267848.

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wilma — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 22:18:15 GMT

It is not just you. I can't wear any wool or wool blends or cashmere. I have tried a few and they all make my skin itchy and irritated.

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this is my nic — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 00:06:33 GMT

Once again the women here have come through! I appreciate all your responses.

Regarding the Precious Fibers sweater I purchased from the Q, it is 2 ply and 100& cashmere. Learning that all cashmere is not created equal makes sense and probably the reason i can't wear it. I'm not taking chances on purchasing anything else that's any sort of woolen item.