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The uncomfortable hidden costs behind the rise in cheap cashmere

"LOL They said they're sending our fibers to the J. Crew factory?"

The coveted material known for its luxurious softness has become much more accessible and affordable in recent years. But at what cost?

Who are they? Well, the fellers providing the goods are cashmere goats, many of whom live in parts of Central Asia, like northern China and Mongolia.

  • Cashmere goats graze, hang out and live life, and their underhair is sheared and

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