Today’s luxury buyers expect transparency.
At Vegetable Cashmere®, every claim is backed by rigorous validation—from third-party lab testing to published scientific research and life cycle analysis. This is comfort and performance you can trust.
How Vegetable Cashmere® measures up
Every claim about Vegetable Cashmere® is rooted in data and transparency. From third-party lab testing to Life Cycle Analysis, we measure what matters — ensuring our partners and consumers can trust every detail of the fiber’s story.
Verified Results
- Life Cycle Analysis by EarthShift Global: Demonstrates significant reductions in carbon, water, and land use compared to animal cashmere.
- Performance Testing by SGS: Confirms superior pilling resistance, tensile strength, and shrink control.
- Certifications: USDA Organic soy source, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.
- Traceability: Fully documented chain of custody from non-GMO soybean to finished yarn.
Our innovation doesn’t stop at the fiber. Through KD Knit’s Fiber Innovation Hub NYC, we’re investing in scalable, domestic production — creating local jobs, shortening supply chains, and building the future of sustainable manufacturing close to home.
Sustainability highlights
Produced from renewable crops through circular practices, Vegetable Cashmere® reduces environmental impact at every stage—validated through independent life cycle assessment.
Water reuse
Closed-loop water systems reduce waste during fiber processing.
Low emissions
Soy-based production has a significantly lower carbon footprint than animal or synthetic fibers.
Biodegradability
All components in the blend are biodegradable under proper conditions.
Traceability
All partners, from extraction to knitting, are clearly documented and committed to sustainable practices.