Lanificio Colombo · Borgosesia, Italy
The Fibre Guide
Colombo works with seven noble fibres, from cashmere to vicuña, and names each piece for the one it is woven from. These are the five you will find at Via Cavour: what each name means, how the cloth feels, and how it wears.
At a Glance
Five Colombo Fibres
| Fibre | Where It Comes From | How It Feels | Wear It For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmere | The undercoat of the cashmere goat | Light, warm and soft | Coats, jackets and overshirts |
| Kid Cashmere | A young goat’s first combing | Finer and softer than cashmere | Knitwear and tailoring worn close to the skin |
| Yangir | The wild Siberian goat | Rare, dense and light | Coats and jackets to keep for years |
| Kid Wool | The finest merino, 12.8 microns | Smooth and cool | Trousers and year-round pieces |
| Cashmere and Silk | Cashmere blended with silk | A dry hand and a quiet sheen | Lighter coats and trousers for travel |
01 · The undercoat of the cashmere goat
Cashmere
Cashmere is the fine undercoat of the cashmere goat, combed by hand each spring as the animal sheds its winter coat. Colombo spins and weaves it in Borgosesia, in northern Italy, into cloth that is light for its warmth and soft from the first wear.
In the Collection
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02 · A young goat’s first combing
Kid Cashmere
Kid cashmere comes from a young goat’s first combing, when the fibre is at its finest. The yarn is softer and more delicate than standard cashmere, which is why Colombo keeps it for knitwear and tailoring worn close to the skin.
In the Collection
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03 · The wild Siberian goat
Yangir
Yangir is the wild Siberian goat, a mountain animal of Central Asia. Its fibre is gathered in very small quantities, which makes yangir one of the rarest cloths Colombo weaves. It is exceptionally light for its warmth, with a soft, dense hand.
In the Collection
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04 · The finest merino, 12.8 microns
Kid Wool
Kid wool is Colombo’s finest merino, spun from fibre measured at 12.8 microns. It has a smooth, cool hand and drapes cleanly, so it suits trousers and pieces you wear across the seasons.
In the Collection
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05 · Cashmere blended with silk
Cashmere and Silk
Silk is blended with cashmere for a drier hand and a quiet sheen. The cloth is lighter and falls more fluidly, a natural choice for a car coat or trousers that travel well.
In the Collection
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Care
Caring for Noble Fibres
Rest Between Wears
Give each piece a day off so the fibre can recover its shape.
Brush, Do Not Wash
A soft clothes brush lifts dust and keeps the surface even. Dry clean only when it is needed.
Hang and Fold
Hang coats and jackets on shaped hangers. Fold knitwear so it keeps its length.
Store with Care
Keep pieces in breathable garment bags with cedar, away from direct light.
Feel the Cloth in Person
A style advisor can lay out every Colombo fibre side by side at 87 Avenue Road, Toronto.