The Good Cashmere Standard: Why It Matters for Your Little One
When you wrap your baby in cashmere, it’s more than just warmth—it’s softness, comfort, and a gentle embrace. But not all cashmere is created equal. That’s why we proudly choose The Good Cashmere Standard (GCS), a certification that ensures goats are cared for, herders are supported, and the environment is protected—because luxury and responsibility can, and should, coexist.
What Makes GCS Truly Special
Goat Welfare: Guided by the “Five Domains of Animal Welfare,” goats receive proper nutrition, healthcare, and humane treatment. This standard isn’t just about avoiding harm—it’s about promoting positive experiences for the animals themselves.
Environmental Care: GCS ensures grazing is managed responsibly, protecting grasslands from overuse and supporting biodiversity. It’s an essential step toward safeguarding fragile ecosystems, particularly in areas like Inner Mongolia, where land degradation is a serious concern.
People First: Herders and their families benefit from safer working conditions, fair wages, and equitable treatment, all while being protected from exploitative practices like child or forced labor.
Traceability: Every certified garment is independently audited and fully documented. When you see the GCS label, you know you’re choosing authenticity and integrity.
Why It Matters—For Animals, People, and the Planet
For the Animals: GCS ensures goats have access to good nutrition, clean water, shelter, preventative healthcare, and humane handling. The standard excludes producers that violate serious welfare rules, ensuring only responsible practices are allowed.
For the Environment: From grazing management to biodiversity protection, GCS promotes coexistence with wildlife and minimizes harmful environmental impacts. Choosing GCS-certified cashmere helps prevent overgrazing, land degradation, and ecosystem imbalance.
For Herders & Workers: Certified herders gain training, safe working conditions, fair pay, and gender equality. Integration into a premium, standardized supply chain provides income stability and removes the risk of exploitative labor practices.
For Consumers & Brands: The GCS label gives brands a credible, verifiable sustainability claim. Full chain-of-custody documentation reduces greenwashing, allowing you to support improved animal welfare, human rights, and environmental stewardship with confidence.
Why It Matters for Our Little Ones
GCS-certified cashmere is gentle on sensitive skin, free from harmful practices, and built to last. It’s a piece you can feel truly good about—luxury that nurtures your child, supports herders, and protects the planet.
💌 Fewer, better pieces—this is the true luxury of doing good.
With love,
Beth (Founder) x
Discover more about The Good Cashmere Standard: https://thegoodcashmerestandard.org