Pashmina is a fabric that's been popular for some time now and it doesn't seem to be getting old fashioned as time passes. On the contrary, one could say that the demand for pashmina accessories is higher now than ever before and this is mostly because it's such a high quality fabric and because it can even be considered an investment in terms of wardrobe. However, lots of people who go shopping for accessories find out that there's a choice to be made: pure pashmina or silk blended pashmina? In trying to help you make that decision, here are the pros and cons for every type.
One first observation concerns the aspect of the fabric: silk blended pashmina has a unique sheen that pure pashmina doesn't. This means that if you need to attend a more formal event or an evening party, a silk blended pashmina could work very well with your outfit. But if your look is more casual, a scarf with no sheen would be more appropriate.
When it comes to functionality, you should keep in mind that silk blended pashmina is more useful in a warm environment, since it's not as warm as the pure pashmina items. However, the percentage of silk is usually mentioned on the tag, so it can help you make your choice. Another thing to consider is the fact that silk blended pashmina comes in 2 ply, while pure pashmina wool comes in 3 ply, which again makes the latter warmer.
Pure pashmina, which is a type of cashmere, has a looser weave and this means it has a fluffy look and it may feel softer against the skin, while silk blended pashmina has a tighter weave and this makes it smooth and it also gives it that sheen mentioned above.
These are the main differences you should take into account when deciding whether to buy silk blended pashmina or the pure one.
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