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Recycled Cashmere
B
Reclaimed cashmere fibers from post-consumer sweaters and mill scraps, mechanically processed and re-spun. Offers luxury softness with dramatically lower environmental impact.
Material Score Breakdown
Material-quality rubric (6 axes), not a garment verdict — see disclosure below. Sustainability is a separate Eco score, shown apart.
72/100
DurabilityWeak50
How long the fabric lasts with regular use
ComfortStrong85
Softness, feel against skin, wearability
BreathabilityTypical68
Air flow and ventilation
WarmthAbove-average82
Heat retention and insulation
Moisture WickingTypical55
Ability to pull sweat away from skin
Care EaseWeak45
How easy it is to wash, dry, and maintain
Sustainability (separate Eco score)
SustainabilityStrong90
Environmental impact of production and disposal
Brands using recycled cashmere
2 brands have products in our catalog whose composition contains recycled cashmere. Sorted by how many garments they offer with this fiber.
Brand grade = average overall score across all of their products containing recycled cashmere.
Products with recycled cashmere
See all →Top-scored garments in our catalog whose composition contains recycled cashmere. Click through for the full quality + health + eco breakdown.
ReformationB
Darcy Cashmere Tee
95% Recycled Cashmere, 5% Recycled Wool
$158
ReformationB
Cashmere Boyfriend Sweater
95% Recycled Cashmere, 5% Cashmere
$218
ReformationB
Clara Cashmere Crew Cardigan
95% Recycled Cashmere, 5% Cashmere
$218
ReformationB
Cove Cashmere Oversized Crew
95% Recycled Cashmere, 5% Recycled Wool
$328
PangaiaB
Mens Recycled Cashmere Hoodie—black
95% Recycled Cashmere, 5% Recycled Wool
$169
ReformationB
Roxana Cashmere Sweater Tank
95% Recycled Cashmere, 5% Cashmere
$168
PangaiaB
Mens Recycled Cashmere Crewneck Sweatshirt—black
95% Recycled Cashmere, 5% Recycled Wool
$159
ReformationB
Maude Cashmere Cardigan
95% Recycled Cashmere, 5% Recycled Wool
$198
PangaiaB
Womens Recycled Cashmere Crewneck Sweatshirt—black
95% Recycled Cashmere, 5% Recycled Wool
$159
ReformationB
Skye Cashmere Polo
95% Recycled Cashmere, 5% Cashmere
$198
ReformationB
Tess Cashmere Sweater
95% Recycled Cashmere, 5% Cashmere
$298
What this score doesn't measure
This is a material rating, not a verdict on any specific garment made from recycled cashmere. The axes above are research-backed averages for the fiber itself.
- ×Construction. Yarn staple length, weave / knit structure, stitch count, finishing. Identical fiber, very different garments.
- ×Fabric weight (GSM). A 140 GSM tee and a 220 GSM tee made of the same recycled cashmere feel and last very differently.
- ×Dye + finishing chemicals. Beyond the three we flag (PFAS, formaldehyde, antimony), dozens of textile finishes aren't modelled.
Best For
🌱Sustainable Fashion
ExcellentExcellent sustainability (90) and biodegradable — great eco choice
🏃Athletic Wear
GoodGood breathability (68) and moisture wicking (55) for light activity
🧥Winter Outerwear
GoodGood warmth (82) for cold weather
😴Sleepwear
GoodGood comfort (85) and breathability (68) for sleeping
Detailed Use Case Scores
everyday75
formal68
Pros
- ✓ Luxury softness at lower environmental cost
- ✓ Diverts cashmere garments from landfills
- ✓ No additional goat grazing or land degradation
- ✓ Maintains excellent warmth-to-weight ratio
Cons
- ✗ Shorter fibers pill more readily than virgin cashmere
- ✗ Lower durability — fibers weaken through recycling process
- ✗ Limited color selection based on source materials
- ✗ Still requires delicate care despite being recycled
Better alternatives
Higher-scored natural materials. Same category — what to consider instead.
VicuñaA
+20 vs Recycled Cashmere · 92/100
BiodegradableThe rarest and most expensive animal fiber in the world, from the vicuña of the Andes. Finer than cashmere, incredibly soft, warm, and lightweight. A single coat yields only 250g of usable fiber every 2-3 years.
Merino WoolA
+14 vs Recycled Cashmere · 86/100
BiodegradableUltra-fine wool from Merino sheep. Softer and less itchy than regular wool, with excellent temperature regulation and moisture management.
Sea Island CottonB
+10 vs Recycled Cashmere · 82/100
BiodegradableExtra-long-staple cotton historically grown in the West Indies (Barbados, Jamaica) and Sea Islands of Georgia/South Carolina. Among the rarest commercial fibers on earth — staple length up to 2.5", silky hand feel, intense color saturation when dyed. Used in heritage luxury shirting and bespoke menswear.
Care Guide
Washcold (30°C)
Cyclehand
Detergentph neutral
BleachDo not bleach
Dryflat dry
Ironlow
Dry Cleanrecommended
SoftenerNo
Special Notes
• Shorter fibers may pill more — use a cashmere comb
• Fold to store — never hang
Additional Care Tips
- • Hand wash only in cold water (20°C/68°F) with cashmere-safe detergent
- • Never wring — gently press out water between towels
- • Lay flat on a mesh drying rack to dry; reshape while damp
- • Use a cashmere comb to remove pills gently
- • Fold and store with moth repellent — never hang cashmere
- • Dry clean as an alternative for structured garments
Cost
$$$$$
Mid-range
Shrinkage
May shrink 2-5% — wash cold
Eco Rating
Strong environmental credentials