Although wool and cashmere are both derived from wool animals, wool comes from the outer coarse hair of sheep and is the most important type of hair on their bodies. Each sheep can produce several kilograms of wool per year, which is a relatively high yield. Cashmere is the fur that grows close to the body of goats in winter, used to resist severe cold. Each goat can only produce 50-100 grams per year, which is extremely scarce.

Wool: Suitable for making suits, coats, sweaters and other clothing that require a certain degree of stiffness and durability. It has a high cost performance and is more suitable for daily wear or high-frequency use.

Cashmere: Due to its softness and lightness, it is more suitable for high-end sweaters, scarves, close fitting base sweaters, lightweight coats, etc., pursuing ultimate comfort and warmth, and often appearing as a light luxury or luxury item.

Simple distinction

Look at the label: Legitimate products will be labeled as "100% wool" or "100% cashmere", with cashmere labeled as "Cashmere" and wool labeled as "Wool".

Touch sensation: Cashmere feels as soft as clouds, non irritating when applied to the skin; Wool tends to be harder and some may have a slight prickling sensation.

Judging by price: Pure cashmere products are usually more expensive, with a regular cashmere sweater costing over a thousand yuan, while a woolen sweater can be purchased for a few hundred yuan.

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