Organic cashmere: why is a kimono so expensive

There are materials that pass through the winters like talismans: fibers that do not seek to impress, but know how to envelop, soothe, and warm without ever suffocating.
Cashmere is one of those rare materials. And when it is organic, respectful of the earth and the rhythm of animals, it becomes one of the most sincere expressions of conscious luxury.

At CÉTOILE, we chose to make it into a kimono. A soft, silent, enveloping winter piece — a garment that doesn't shout about luxury, but whispers it.

1. Why a kimono made of organic cashmere?

Because winter luxury begins with a gesture of warmth**

The kimono is a unique form: universal, simple, almost architectural. It slips on effortlessly, it envelops without constricting, it soothes both evening and morning.
In a fabric as noble as organic cashmere, this shape becomes a true refuge.

Organic cashmere provides three essential things:

• Unparalleled warmth

Warmer than wool yet much lighter, cashmere radiates a gentle heat that never overwhelms the body. It's a comforting warmth—not a crushing one.

• A soothing gentleness

Organic cashmere is made up of very long fibers, even finer than those in industrial production. The result: a delicate touch, a second-skin feel.

• A breathable material

Unlike synthetic materials, cashmere allows air to circulate, regulates temperature and prevents overheating.

In a winter where we seek calm rather than performance, a cashmere kimono becomes an everyday companion.

2. Why is cashmere so expensive?

Because it is naturally rare. Irremediably so.**

That's the question everyone is asking.
And that's a legitimate question.

Cashmere comes from the downy undercoat of goats raised in the highlands of Mongolia and Central Asia. This down is not sheared: it is delicately hand-picked during the spring molt.

Each goat produces:

150g of raw down per year ,
which become 50 to 70 g after sorting and cleaning.

To make a single kimono , you need the down from 2 to 3 goats .
And all of this only once a year .

The price of cashmere therefore simply reflects what it is:
a rare, slow, patient material, resulting from a human and not an industrial process.

In addition to this:

fiber sorting (length, fineness, clarity),
very fine spinning,
dense knitting,
and a constantly rising global demand.

Cashmere isn't expensive "just for the sake of being expensive".
It is expensive because the material itself is rare — and limited.

3. Cashmere or wool: what is the real difference?

The two materials come from different animals and do not have the same uses.

Wool (sheep):

thicker fiber
heavier
more resistant,
sometimes a little rough,
Heats up well but can cause scratching.

Cashmere:

ultra fine fiber (14–16 microns),
Incomparable softness
3 times warmer at the same weight
extremely lightweight
never stings
A feeling of being enveloped and like a second skin.

→ From a sensory point of view, cashmere belongs to another category:
that of rare materials which combine warmth, lightness and finesse.

4. Merino or cashmere: which is warmer?

This is a very common question — and very simple to answer.

Merino wool is excellent: fine, soft, breathable.
But it's still wool.

Cashmere, on the other hand:

isolates further
retains heat better,
weighs less
heats up faster.

Cashmere is warmer at the same thickness.
That's why it's preferred for cozy winter rooms rather than for technical rooms.

For a warm, enveloping garment designed for evening comfort:
Cashmere is unbeatable.

5. Cashmere capital: a fragile resource that must be protected

What very few consumers know is that cashmere has a high environmental cost when produced without control .

Excessive demand leads to:

overgrazing,
land desertification,
soil depletion,
decline in quality
stress for animals.

That's why organic cashmere exists:
to limit the impact and preserve the material in the long term.

Organic cashmere requires:

smaller herds,
preserved pastures,
a natural growth rhythm
complete traceability,
strict controls on breeding conditions.

Result :

✔ a longer and finer fiber
✔ superior softness
✔ Less pilling
✔ a quality that lasts over time

Cashmere capital is fragile.
Choosing organic means protecting it.

6. Why is a CÉTOILE organic cashmere kimono a sound investment?

Because it is not a trend.
It's a piece that stands the test of time.

Our choices:

• A long, organic fiber, selected for durability

Less pilling, more softness, better aging.

• A carefully crafted density

A balance between warmth and lightness: comfortable without being heavy.

• A timeless kimono cut

Wear it at home, on weekends, or while cozying up in winter.

• One part that replaces five others

Good cashmere is worn:
Fresh morning, quiet evening, reading, coffee, evening ritual.

• A slow approach to luxury

Create less, but better.
Choose materials that have a soul.
To offer pieces that never shout their value, but suggest it.

Conclusion

A heat that cannot be explained — it is felt**

Organic cashmere is not just a material.
It's one way to get through the winter:
more gently, more slowly, more consciously.

A cashmere kimono is a statement.
A way to bring calm where everything is moving too fast.
A piece that warms without being heavy-handed, that lasts without being intrusive.

A precious piece — perfect for winter.

Organic cashmere: why is a kimono so expensive — and so precious?