Classic and stylish or contemporary with a modern twist, our collection of 100% cashmere jumpers for men offers knitwear for all seasons and all ages. Our cable knit jumper offers the ultimate indulgence with incredible warmth and our front and shoulder button styles, with contrast edging, offer a lighter weight with a modern touch.  The men’s 100% cashmere polo neck is the ultimate classic piece.

CocoonU offers the perfect mix of luxury and ethical sourcing. We offer superior quality for men and their lifestyle and all our jumpers work for any formal, casual or sporting occasion.  All men will enjoy the embrace of any piece from our CocoonU menswear collection.

]]> http://www.cocoonu.com/blog/ethical-cashmere-business/cocoonu-featured-product-of-the-week-100-cashmere-mens-jumpers/feed/ 0 http://www.cocoonu.com/blog/ethical-cashmere-business/well-known-luxury-brands-dont-always-guarantee-quality/ http://www.cocoonu.com/blog/ethical-cashmere-business/well-known-luxury-brands-dont-always-guarantee-quality/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:47:47 +0000 jessica http://cocoonu.com/blog/?p=252 Luxury takes special talent, skill and sacrosanct devotion to serving customers that very few brands are able to deliver consistently. Many newcomers have discovered that luxury also takes a long time to bring to fruition and very few beginners have the patience. This exit will prove to be a blessing for the luxury industry as truly devoted luxury purveyors take back leadership and control of the industry for the benefit of all.

“friends and family” as the most trusted source.
Wealthy consumers are becoming comfortable with using the expertise of trusted peer groups to help make luxury purchasing decisions. The aggregated experiences of the larger peer group become a more reliable and expert source for making luxury purchasing decisions as long as the source is trusted.

As 2010 approaches
There is much in the luxury industry for which to be grateful. CocoonU believe it will take a significant amount of time to recover and surpass the economic success levels of 2007, yet luxury is cyclical, and the category will benefit from the growth of the world economy over time. Asia remains a very bright spot and will drive dramatic growth in the 21st century. The top-tier brands of luxury have already embarked on a reinvention and renaissance that will make luxury wonderfully unrecognizable several years from now. Look for those famous green sprouts in 2010. They are definitely there, but hard to see with the naked eye.

CocoonU cashmere was originally inspired by the combination of lifestyle and beliefs of the nomadic herders in Outer Mongolia. Sourcing from this environment using sustainable and ethical practices has enabled CocoonU to produce a 100% cashmere and a lighter silk and cotton mix range; all with unrivalled softness, timeless designs and for all seasons.

The new 100% organic bath and body products use the finest natural ingredients with the purest of essential oils, locally sourced goat’s milk and honey all lovingly handmade in the UK

Our eco-friendly jewellery is all sourced from ethical, fair-trade and eco designers from around the world.  Whether you are seeking something unique and original, sleek and contemporary, classic and sophisticated, or traditional with a modern twist, we have an exciting range of stylish and affordable pieces to see you through not only this season, but the next and beyond. It’s jewellery that’s pleasurable to wear, beautiful to look at and designed to be as individual as you.

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CocoonU was inspired by the combination of lifestyle and beliefs of the nomadic herders in Outer Mongolia, who have given us the opportunity to create the most stunning collection, using sustainable, eco and ethical practices.

CocoonU combines exceptional quality and classic designs using only the very best raw materials created by temperatures of 50 degrees. Sourcing from this fascinating landscape leaves the owner of these exquisite products with a clear conscience and only the lightest footprint on the planet.

With over 300 beautiful colours to work with we are able to create bespoke living concepts to fit any environment worldwide for the luxury market. View our collections

George Smith and CocoonU

luxury with a clear conscience

To be sure that your cashmere items are the absolute finest, there can only be one source – Outer Mongolia and CocoonU in particular.

Why is our cashmere simply the finest?

Cashmere from CocoonU is the finest available from legal sources. The harsh winter climate of Outer Mongolia ensures that our fibres beat all others. It is most suitable for high grade knits because each downy strand is very thin and very long. The length directly affects the touch and feel of the cashmere. What gives our cashmere a soapier feel is known by an affect called coarseness. Coarseness in this regard is the friction that occurs when sections of cashmere hair is rubbed or touched by the skin.

Cashmere is a hair-like downy fiber and hair itself is made of platelets or scale like sections, much like stacking cups together.

In the case of the widely used but inferior Inner Mongolian (Chinese) cashmere, the diameter of each cup is very narrow, but the height of each cup is also very short. Hence you get a very thin stack or cups that is; for the sake of example about 40 mm tall. Here there are many individual cups or sections stacked together to make up this 40 mm strand; there are many gaps where the cups are joined.
These gaps are what affect the soft feeling because the more gaps you have, there are more contact points for friction to occur.

CocoonU Cashmere Collection

Now if you take our Outer Mongolian cashmere in comparison the cups are perhaps at times 1 micron thicker, but each cup is much taller. Therefore you get a stack that is a little thicker but 50 mm tall.

It takes fewer sections of cups and even fewer gaps to be 50 mm tall, which is the case for CocoonU cashmere. Because our stack of cups has fewer gaps or joints in the stack the friction ratio is very low. Adding to this is the quality of strength; our cashmere fibers are stronger which makes for even better yarn.

This is why super thin fiber does not necessary mean it makes for a better cashmere yarn.

Ours is simply the most suitable for strong, soft, and high grade cashmere. This has now been confirmed by a leading European fashion house who has confirmed that CocoonU cashmere surpassed their requirements for quality and price.

Our quality factors are:
• Most Favorable in Width per downy strand
• Extremely Long fiber
• Extremely Strong fiber
• ‘Soapier’ Feel

Ethical
In addition we are thought to be the only processor and manufacturer in Mongolia who personally know our suppliers. We are committed to ethical practices and work closely with our goat herders to optimize the benefits to them goat herders and their families. We are currently investigating having our cashmere FairTrade certified.

CocoonU Cashmere Black Pashmina

Our Products and Services

We can make knits with high quality yarn in all sorts of colors and gauges.
We can make different items and styles ranging from scarves, shawls, socks, knitwear, cardigans, jackets, blankets,throws,pashmina’s,dressing gowns etc…
When it comes to colors, we can make colors to suite the requirements of our clients – any colour on the Pantone™ chart .

We can create a brand and supply luxury gifts.

We don’t just do cashmere…..Contact vanessa@cocoonu.com for further details

quintessentially living coffee table book

Following the hugely successful launch party, we are thrilled to announce the launch of Quintessentially Living, a unique coffee table book that has brought together England’s leading designers of luxury interiors, bespoke furniture and exceptional design. Covering all areas of luxury living, from one off bespoke creations to full ‘turn-key’ design solutions, the book captivates the reader with beautiful photography and informative pieces on the featured companies. In addition, the book also includes articles and interviews from key figures from within the world of design. It would make a delightful present for someone who appreciates the best in fine living. Further details can be found at http://cocoonu.com/in-the-press

CocoonU 100% cashmere pashmina in black

CocoonU combines exceptional quality and classic designs, using only the very best raw materials, created by temperatures of minus 50 degrees. Sourcing our cashmere from Outer Mongolia leaves the owner of these beautiful products with a clear conscience and only the only lightest footprint on the planet. The collection ranges from interiors, knitwear and accessories to luxury corporate gifts and bespoke designs. Cashmere is a true investment which will repay you year after year.

CocoonU fairtrade ethical and ecofriendly jewellery

CocoonU’s stunning new jewellery collection offers a mixture of colourful, handcrafted pieces from designers across the globe.

Created from the highest quality raw, natural materials, each item has a unique texture and glamour, adding an individual elegant edge to any outfit.