Cashmere by Paul & Shark

Cashmere is a fibre that needs little transformation to express its qualities. This is why, within the brand’s textile library, pure cashmere belongs to Pure Origins, the family of yarns distinguished by rarity and purity. Naturally breathable and thermoregulating, it offers warmth without weight and a softness that can be felt at first touch.

Pure cashmere and cashmere blends

Alongside 100% cashmere, the collection features yarns in which cashmere is combined with other noble fibres, each bringing a precise quality. With wool, it gains structure and resilience. With silk, as in the Jaipur yarn, it acquires luminosity and an even softer hand. With cotton, it becomes light and suited to every season, while with silk and linen it turns breathable and fresh. In its most precious expression, cashmere meets vicuña, among the rarest natural fibres in the world.

Cashmere outerwear: protection and softness

Cashmere has traditionally been a fibre to be protected from the elements. Paul & Shark turns it into an outerwear fabric through two Loro Piana technologies. Green Storm System® is an ultra-thin, breathable, bio-based membrane that makes cashmere water- and wind-resistant. Rain System® is a surface treatment that creates an invisible barrier around each fibre: water droplets bead away, and the fabric is protected from dust and water-based stains.

These fabrics give shape to some of the brand’s Icons: the Paolo Blouson and the Maestro coat in Green Storm System® cashmere, and Aliseo, with a Rain System® cashmere body and cashmere knit sleeves. The selection is completed by the 100% cashmere Rain System® puffer jacket, the Eider Down padded overshirts and the hybrid jackets, which combine cashmere knitwear with the protection of outerwear.

Cashmere knitwear

Crewnecks, turtlenecks, half-zips, polo shirts and cardigans: cashmere knitwear is the foundation of every wardrobe. The pure cashmere crewneck is the ideal base layer beneath a blouson or a coat, while cashmere-wool styles offer more structure for everyday wear. The V-neck polo in Jaipur cashmere and silk adds a discreet luminosity.

Shirts, overshirts and lightweight pieces

Cashmere also features in cashmere-cotton shirts, soft and breathable, in the cashmere, silk and linen T-shirt, and in overshirts such as the Tribeca, designed to be worn on their own or as a mid-layer.

Why choose a cashmere garment?

• It is naturally breathable and thermoregulating.
• It offers warmth with very little weight.
• It is softer than wool.
• It retains its qualities over time when cared for properly.

What is the difference between pure cashmere and cashmere blends?

• Pure cashmere (100%) expresses the fibre’s softness and lightness to the fullest.
• Blended with wool, it gains structure and resilience for everyday wear.
• With silk, it gains luminosity; with cotton, it becomes suitable for more seasons.
• The composition of each garment is shown on its product page.

Can cashmere outerwear withstand rain?

• Yes, when the fabric is treated with specific technologies.
• Green Storm System® makes cashmere water- and wind-resistant.
• Rain System® makes water droplets bead away and protects against dust and stains.
• Both preserve the natural softness of the fibre.

What is Jaipur yarn?

• A cashmere and silk yarn.
• It combines exceptional softness with a luminous finish.

What are Paul & Shark’s iconic cashmere pieces?

• The Paolo Blouson in Green Storm System® cashmere.
• Aliseo, in Rain System® cashmere with cashmere knit sleeves.
• The Maestro coat in Green Storm System® cashmere.

How should I care for a cashmere garment?

• Always follow the instructions on the care label.
• For knitwear, choose hand washing in cold water or professional cleaning.
• Dry flat, away from direct heat.
• Store garments folded rather than hung, to preserve their shape.