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Material Deep Dive

Recycled Cashmere

Recycled cashmere demonstrates strong sustainability performance due to large estimated reductions in carbon and water impacts relative to virgin cashmere, combined with full biodegradability and low chemical intensity.

Animal

Recycled

End of Life

3 months

100/100
Chemical Use

Low

80/100
Pollution

Low

80/100
Water Usage

2,733 L/kg

83/100
Carbon Footprint

0.38 kg CO₂/kg

96/100
Considerations

Recycling shortens the delicate fibres, so blending is often needed

Quality varies depending on the source garments

Still relatively expensive due to processing complexity

Not as widely available as conventional cashmere

Strengths

Much lower environmental impact than virgin cashmere—avoids the land degradation from goat farming

Fully biodegradable with no microplastic concerns

Supports circular fashion by giving old cashmere new life

Look for GRS certification for verified recycled content

Carbon Footprint Analysis

96/100

Recycled Cashmere produces approximately 0.38 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of fiber.

The Data

Carbon Footprint

0.38 kg CO₂/kg

FSI Carbon Score

96/100

Sources: Higg Materials Sustainability Index, Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber Report

Sustainability Breakdown

Microplastic risk

None

Care level

Delicate

Available certifications

Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), ICEA certification, EPD

Key properties

soft, luxurious, hypoallergenic, warm, breathable, durable, biodegradable, natural fiber, circular economy-aligned

Common uses

luxury knitwear, sweaters, cardigans, scarves, shawls, wraps, luxury fashion accessories, fine apparel, high-end blankets

Also known as

regenerated cashmere, reclaimed cashmere, re-engineered cashmere, circular cashmere, recycled wool-cashmere blends, Re.Verso cashmere, upcycled cashmere

Recycled Cashmere quick guide

Last updated: January 2026

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