BC Garn Summer In Kashmir GOTS

The yarn lives up to its name: The Kashmir region lies in the Himalayas at an altitude of 1700m. It is therefore pleasantly mild in summer, sometimes even quite cool.

The Summer in Kashmir yarn offers the perfect blend: wonderfully soft cotton refined with 10% cashmere makes this GOTS-certified organic yarn a popular choice year-round, for all climates, indoors and outdoors, for young and old. The small amount of cashmere gives the yarn a delicate down, visible when held up to the light, but the yarn is not at all “fluffy or hairy,” making it ideal for baby clothes, especially since it’s machine washable. Of course, even those with sensitive skin will appreciate this year-round yarn, which is available in a colour palette that goes far beyond standard cotton hues.

Due to the cashmere content, the spinning mill recommends hand washing to protect the delicate fibre, and this is also stated on the label. However, the yarn producer’s machine wash test at 30 degrees on a gentle cycle was very satisfactory, which is why they recommend it without hesitation.

The cotton used comes from GOTS-certified cotton fields in Turkey and is also spun and dyed there. The cashmere comes from Mongolia.

GOTS certified by Control Union CU 890756.

BC Garn is the home of natural and sustainable yarns, a global leader with the most GOTS-certified yarns in the entire industry. There are currently 14 GOTS-certified yarns that are produced according to the strictest animal welfare and environmental protection standards. In addition, the GOTS seal guarantees fair wages, occupational health and safety, good working conditions and social responsibility.

The Danish company BC Garn was founded in 1996 by Bo Carstensen, who comes from a long line of weavers. The focus has always been on developing yarns made from natural fibres in a wide range of colours. In spring 2018, Marianna and Bo handed over BC Garn to Britta and Carsten Kremke, who vowed to continue on in the tradition of its Danish founders.