Description
Legendary Loro Piana SUPERCASH is a rare Italian 100% cashmere lace-weight yarn of extraordinary purity and refinement. Spun from the finest long cashmere fibers, it delivers unmatched softness, warmth, and an elegant, airy loft unique to Loro Piana’s heritage quality.
▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Loro Piana, Italy
• Article: SUPERCASH LACE
• Fiber Content: 100% Cashmere
• Yarn Weight: Lace (Nm 2/100 × 5)
• Weight & Yardage: 100 g (3.52 oz) ≈ 2500 m (2734 yd)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Color: FLUO LEMON
• Origin: Made in Italy
⌁ Texture & Feel
This exceptional cashmere is crafted from long, ultra-fine fibers with natural loft and exquisite softness. SUPERCASH creates a smooth, buttery touch with a refined, lightweight halo. It offers superb thermoregulation, gentle elasticity, and a luxurious drape. The yarn behaves with the elegance expected from Loro Piana — whisper-soft, featherlight, and effortlessly premium in every stitch.
➤ Recommended Uses
• Lace shawls, wraps, and heirloom pieces
• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans
• Double-strand garments for enhanced warmth
• Carry-along yarn to elevate merino, alpaca, or silk blends
• Baby garments and next-to-skin accessories
✧ Blend Recommendations
Pairs beautifully with:
• Merino (all microns)
• Silk blends
• Cashmere/silk or cashmere blends
• Alpaca and baby alpaca
• Lace, fingering, and sport-weight yarns
Creates exceptional softness, warmth, and a refined drape with a clean, luxurious finish.
⋔ Suggested Needle Size
• Single strand: 2.0–3.0 mm
• Double strand: 3.5–5.0 mm
✦ Yarn Usage
This is an extremely fine yarn (2500 m / 100 g) and is used ONLY in multi-strand knitting or as a luxury carry-along fiber.
Recommended Strand Counts:
• 7–8 strands: light fingering / sport
• 10–12 strands: DK / light worsted
• 14–16 strands: worsted / aran
• 20+ strands: thick, warm fabrics
Approximate Yarn Requirements:
• Sweater (7–10 strands): 250–350 g
• Cardigan (8–12 strands): 300–450 g
• Hat / cowl (8–12 strands): 40–80 g
• Large wrap (multi-strand): 80–150 g
• Baby garments: 30–80 g
✦ Weaving Recommendations:
• Ideal for weft in multi-strand form
• For warp, use minimum 8–10 strands
• Blends beautifully with silk, merino, alpaca
• Creates soft, elegant, flowing woven fabrics
• Excellent as a carry-along luxury fiber in weaving
⫯ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold
• Use a gentle wool-friendly detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry
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