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Kinalba Cashmere
Not all cashmere is created equal. Kinalba knows this better than most—which is why it uses only fibers from Inner Mongolia, the region known worldwide for the finest and purest cashmere. With an exceptional fiber length
of 34 to 36 mm and a fiber diameter of just 14.5 to 15.5 microns, every Kinalba piece is not only incomparably soft but also more durable and resistant to pilling than standard cashmere products.
The collection at The Scottish Shop features a carefully curated selection of the finest pieces from Kinalba : cashmere sweaters for women and men, generous cashmere stoles in tartan patterns (Royal Stewart, Thomson Tartan ), elegant cashmere-silk scarves, as well as flat caps and beanies made of pure cashmere.
The Scottish Shop is your specialist for Kinalba cashmere in Germany—offering a carefully curated selection of the most beautiful pieces, many of which are exclusive or available only in limited quantities. Shipped directly from Scotland, quickly and securely.
The Kinalba women's collection features silk scarves, stoles, and shawls—discover the Kinalba women's collection. For men: sweaters, flat caps, and scarves in the Kinalba men's collection.
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Kinalba Cashmere FAQ
Kinalba Cashmere – Frequently Asked Questions
Kinalba was founded by Sinclair and Debbie Paterson and is based in Galashiels , in the heart of the Scottish Borders—a region with over 200 years of textile heritage. Sinclair Paterson trained at the Heriot-Watt School of Textiles & Design in Galashiels and previously served as Operations Director at Johnstons of Elgin. The founding family has a personal connection to Scottish textile history dating back to the 1970s. The products are crafted in Scotland by skilled artisans— Made in Scotland.
Kinalba sources cashmere exclusively from the Alashan region of Inner Mongolia—one of the most prestigious sources of cashmere in the world. The geographical, climatic, and dietary conditions there enable the goats to develop a particularly fine undercoat. The fibers are then spun, dyed, and finished at Todd & Duncan in Loch Leven, Fife—before being transformed into finished products by Kinalba in the Scottish Borders.
Kinalba uses only cashmere with a fiber diameter of 14.5–15.5 microns and a fiber length of 34–36 mm—both top-tier specifications that result in exceptional softness and significantly reduced pilling. By comparison, standard cashmere often has a fiber diameter of 18–19 microns. Kinalba is also a member of the Sustainable Fibre Alliance, which ensures the highest standards for animal welfare and pasture conservation at the source.
Kinalba We recommend handling all products with care and cleaning them only when absolutely necessary. Between cleanings, we recommend airing them out in the fresh air. You can find detailed care instructions on the label inside each item— Kinalba includes specific care instructions with every product, which may vary depending on the material and construction.
Yes — Kinalba Cashmere is one of the highest-quality Scottish gifts you can give. Each piece is packaged free of charge by Kinalba , hand-wrapped in sustainable packaging, and accompanied by a handwritten note. The Scottish Shop ships all orders, carefully packaged, to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and many other European countries. Particularly popular as gifts: the cashmere stoles in classic tartan patterns and the cashmere-silk scarves.


















