Cashmilon is a high quality trade name for synthetic acrylic fiber designed to mimic the softness, warmth, and feel of real wool. When woven into a check pattern, Cashmilon acrylic wool blended fabric is widely used for winter wear due to its lightweight insulation and resistance to shrinking.
Key Properties
Composition: Typically 100 percent Cashmilon acrylic or blended with natural wool such as 80 20 or 70 30 acrylic wool mix.
Texture and Feel: Soft, non itchy hand feel that closely replicates cashmere or merino wool without the heavy weight.
Durability: Resistant to moth damage, moisture, and creasing. Holds vibrant dyed check and tartan patterns well over time.
Warmth to Weight: High thermal retention while remaining significantly lighter than pure wool.
Common Applications
Apparel: Winter shirts, coats, blazers, skirts, suits, and shawls or stoles.
Home Textiles: Warm blankets, throw covers, and winter upholstery.
Care Instructions: Generally machine washable on gentle or wool cycles in cool water. Gentle drip drying prevents shrinkage and pilling.
Detailed Care Instructions
Because Cashmilon is primarily composed of acrylic or an acrylic wool blend, it requires careful temperature management to avoid fiber distortion or pilling.
Washing
Method: Machine wash on a gentle or delicate cycle or hand wash in cool water below 30 degrees Celsius or 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
Detergent: Use a mild liquid detergent formulated for woolens or synthetics. Avoid harsh powder detergents or bleach, which degrade acrylic fibers.
Fabric Softener: Adding a small amount during the rinse cycle reduces static charge.
Drying
Air Dry: Lay the garment flat on a clean towel or hang to drip dry away from direct sunlight.
Tumble Dry Warning: Avoid high heat tumble drying. Excess heat can permanently stretch or melt synthetic Cashmilon fibers.
Ironing and Storage
Ironing: Iron on the lowest heat setting for Synthetic or Acrylic using a damp press cloth. Steam works best to release wrinkles without scorching the weave.
Storage: Store folded in a cool, dry place. While Cashmilon is naturally moth resistant compared to pure wool, keeping it clean prevents surface dust accumulation.
Sourcing Suppliers and Textile Hubs
Northern India serves as the primary production hub for Cashmilon and acrylic wool check fabrics due to the regional demand for warm, lightweight winter textiles.
Key Manufacturing and Trade Hubs
Amritsar Punjab: Renowned for woven Cashmilon check fabric and shawls.