When one lives in a colder environment, warmer clothing becomes a necessity. Sweaters are a favorite as they make layering easy. Unfortunately, most of the sweaters made these days use synthetic materials. Wool has been our go-to fiber and for light weight with high quality, we’ve turned to cashmere in the past. Recently, we learned that the cashmere industry has changed significantly over the past few years. The truth is, cashmere is no longer a wise and environmentally sound choice.