Consumers should check the label to see where the garment is made. Scottish produced cashmere is world renowned as premium quality. They should also check the care label. Many manufacturers indicate cashmere should be dry clean only. The very best quality cashmere garments improve with wear and washing and what they lack in softness at point of sale, they will more than make up for in longevity.

Price variances will also stem from volumes produced, colour ranges, branded cashmere and designer label cashmere.