Cashmere Care · 20 March 2026
A Guide to Cashmere Grades: A, AA and AAA Explained
Not all cashmere is created equal. We explain the difference between Grade A, AA and AAA — and help you choose the right one.
Cashmere grades refer to the fineness and length of the fibres used to spin the yarn. The finer and longer the fibre, the softer, lighter and more durable the resulting fabric.
Grade A
Grade A cashmere uses fibres measuring 14–16.5 microns in diameter. Soft, warm, and beautifully comfortable — this is the entry point to genuine luxury cashmere.
Grade AA
Double-fine Grade AA cashmere uses fibres under 14 microns. The result is a fabric that feels almost weightless against skin, with greater warmth-to-weight ratio.
Grade AAA
Ultra-fine Grade AAA fibres measure under 13 microns — finer than a strand of silk. This is the pinnacle of cashmere craftsmanship, used by the world's most prestigious houses.
Written by
CloudSpun Team