Cashmere traceability moves from promise to proof
SFA Threads is moving certified cashmere records from paper certificates to a digital chain of custody. Here is what brands should ask suppliers for before approving a claim.
6 min readJournal / Arbas Studios
Ideas, materials and the cashmere supply chain.
Practical notes for designers, buyers and brands sourcing premium cashmere from China.
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Digital chain-of-custody is becoming the new baseline
Brands should align fibre origin, transaction records and finished-product claims before launch. Ask where certified material changes ownership and how the record is transferred.
Read our traceability approach ↗Lifecycle data needs context, not just a headline number
New cashmere LCA work gives buyers a stronger starting point for comparison. The useful questions are system boundary, geography, processing stage and the assumptions behind the result.
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As the sector invests in domestic processing and export-ready manufacturing, sourcing conversations are shifting from raw fibre to yarn, knitwear and transparent finished products.
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Guides for better sourcing
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Cashmere yarn sourcing
Counts, fineness, colour matching and sampling notes for knitwear buyers.
02OEM & private label
How to brief a cashmere manufacturer, set MOQs and move from sample to production.
03Certification & traceability
Practical guidance on responsible cashmere, documentation and supply-chain confidence.
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What is the minimum order quantity for private label cashmere?
Our typical starting point is 100 pieces for finished knitwear and 50 kg for yarn, depending on construction, colour and packaging.
Can you develop custom colours and samples?
Yes. We support colour cards, lab dips, fit samples and production approvals before bulk manufacturing.
Do you support wholesale cashmere sourcing?
Yes. Our team works with retailers, designers and brands on wholesale yarn, finished goods, OEM and ODM programs.
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