Baby Cashmere

Baby Cashmere – The Rarest, Finest Cashmere in the World

Baby cashmere is one of the most luxurious and sought-after natural fibres in the textile world. It comes from the very first combing (or molt) of young cashmere goats (Capra hircus) — typically when they are under about one year old. At this young stage, the goats grow an exceptionally fine undercoat that protects them from harsh climates. This first growth of down is exceptionally soft, extremely fine, and incredibly rare, making it vastly more valuable than regular cashmere.

What makes baby cashmere unique is the micron diameter of its fibres. While regular cashmere — already considered very soft — generally falls in the range of roughly 14.5–16.0 microns, baby cashmere fibres typically measure about 13.0–13.5 microns or even lower. A lower micron count means the fibres are thinner, smoother, and softer against the skin. This ultra-fine quality gives garments a cloud-like softness and unmatched light warmth.

However, this softness and comfort don’t come easily. A single kid goat yields only a very small amount of usable baby cashmere — often just about 30–40 grams per animal. Adult goats, by comparison, produce far more wool. Because you need dozens of goats to make even a small garment, baby cashmere is extremely limited in supply.

This rarity is the major reason why baby cashmere sits at the top of the luxury fibre pyramid. It’s not just soft — it’s a tactile experience that feels lighter than air yet warm and insulating. Its limited availability means only high-end fashion houses and artisan creators typically use it for premium scarves, lightweight sweaters, or special luxury knitwear.

Why Baby Cashmere Costs So Much

Because of its rarity and the tiny harvest from each goat, baby cashmere commands very high prices. Market prices for raw fibres and finished items vary widely based on purity, brand, origin, and processing standards:

Raw baby cashmere fibre (unprocessed and dehaired) can sell for more than $200 per kilogram on global markets — notably higher than regular cashmere.

Luxury finished garments made from baby cashmere can cost thousands of dollars. For example, top luxury brands have been known to sell baby cashmere sweaters for prices well into the €2000+ range (several lakhs in Indian rupees) because of the craftsmanship and scarcity.

Even in raw yarn or fibre form, prices reflect rarity. While standard cashmere yarn has become available in many price bands, true baby cashmere yarn remains expensive due to the limited supply. As an example, online listings for baby cashmere raw yarn may show figures like:

14.5 μm Baby Cashmere yarn listed at around ₹16.29 per unit weight on bulk sourcing sites (note: small units don’t reflect true kilogram pricing). 14.5 Μm Woolen Cashmere - Baby Cashmere 2/28 Nm Yarn

Finished baby cashmere knitwear — whether scarves, sweaters, or accessories — is priced much higher than this due to processing, design, and branding. This reflects the true positioning of baby cashmere as a luxury, ultra-premium textile.

Softness, Scarcity, and Prestige

In essence, baby cashmere is not just fine wool — it’s a symbol of textile luxury and craftsmanship. Every strand tells a story of careful herding, skillful combing, minimal yield, and meticulous processing. That combination of material rarity and artisanal transformation is why it continues to be one of the world’s most exclusive natural fibres.