It is a material renowned for its softness and warmth. It is made from the undercoat of cashmere goats, primarily originating from the Kashmir region, located between India and China.

Each spring, the goats are combed to collect their precious undercoat. It is then hand-sorted to separate the finest and softest fibers, which are unique for the production of cashmere.

At Tricot, we have chosen recycled cashmere, a decision that is at the heart of our concerns. Our sweaters are made of 65% recycled cashmere and 35% virgin fibers.

The recycled cashmere at Tricot comes from two main sources: post-consumer and pre-consumer.

All our sweaters are assembled and knitted in Italy, near Venice, in a factory that guarantees traditional craftsmanship and the passion of its artisans.

Post-consumer refers to cashmere yarns sourced from already used garments, collected in our spinning mill. Once collected, these garments are disassembled to separate and select the best cashmere fibers.

This process involves unraveling the yarns and removing unwanted materials. The recovered fibers are sorted by quality and strength; only the finest and most durable are retained. This reduces textile waste and extends the life of the garments.

By using these recycled fibers, we maintain the warmth, softness, and comfort of cashmere while adopting a sustainable and eco-friendly approach.

Pre-consumer refers to cashmere yarns sourced from dormant stocks or production surpluses that have never been used in garments or other finished products.

These surpluses come from textile manufacturers, sewing workshops, or fashion brands. At Tricot, we recover these cashmere yarns to create our products. Before use, these yarns are inspected and sorted to retain only high-quality fibers.

This method optimizes resource use and reduces waste, while maintaining the luxury and quality of cashmere. By using these materials, we promote sustainability and environmental responsibility.