WE ARE CLEAN CASHMERE
Come on in and check out how this all works! We have farms all over the country that contribute the raw cashmere to create our beautiful cashmere yarns. Your purchases here help support all of these small farms around the U.S. and help us to continue to support them. Thank you so much!
ORIGIN STORY
Realizing the U.S. had no modern, farm-to-consumer cashmere supply chain, Heidi and Christine launched Clean Cashmere to change that. Their model centers on traceable sourcing from small U.S. farms committed to animal welfare, fiber quality, and environmental stewardship.​
​Clean Cashmere is proud to offer homegrown, sustainable luxury—reviving U.S. cashmere for conscious consumers who value local, ethical production.
Clean Cashmere began when co-owners Heidi and Christine met as fellow U.S. cashmere goat farmers in 2015. Their shared passion for sustainable farming and high-quality fiber sparked a friendship and a mission: to connect American cashmere producers directly with consumers.
​This pivotal trip to Tuscany for an International Cashmere Conference—organized by Christine and the Cashmere Goat Association—confirmed what they already believed: U.S. cashmere could stand toe-to-toe with global competitors in quality and sustainability.
MEET THE TEAM
Christine
Co-Owner
Christine is the ultimate organizer & unifying force. Christine's schoolteacher energy keeps us all on track and heading in the right direction! She does all of this while running her farm, Airbnb, and farm shop in upstate New York!
Heidi
Co-Owner
Heidi is the fiber scientist, researcher, perfectionist. Heidi contributes to the details of dying yarn, choosing patterns, and knows way too much about everything and could give you a novel on any question you ask about goat farming.
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Kirsten
Social Media Manager
Kirsten is our social media director connecting farmers, knitwear folks, fashion designers, artisans, industry experts and of course, yarnies! Kirsten is an advocate for slow fashion and regenerative agriculture. Kirsten’s sharp eye for aesthetics and a talent for storytelling brings our brand to life across every platform. From curating stunning visuals to crafting engaging content, she keeps our community inspired and connected. When she’s not shaping our digital presence, you can find her scouting the latest trends, playing with her two adorable boys or wrapped up in her favorite cashmere sweater in her garden. Follow along for all things cozy, chic, and effortlessly stylish—because with Kirsten at the helm, our feed is always as pleasing as our cashmere!
Bella
Freelance Graphic Designer
Bella takes care of the website design, packaging design, designs the club booklets, and helps with random design needs we run into here. Bella enjoys helping small businesses get up and running by supporting them with digital and physical designs and integrations. Fun fact, she is also Heidi's daughter!
Dorothy
Herd Manager
Dorothy started out as one of Clean Cashmere’s herd farm members but quickly got sucked into the inner workings of Clean Cashmere. Dorothy’s passion and expertise in farming makes her the perfect contact person for our herd farmers. Dorothy does outreach to the farmers to help support them with their fiber farming journey. Dorothy has been such a radiantly positive addition to the Clean Cashmere team!
Gabrielle Augustine
Club Shepherd
While Gabrielle is a museum curator by day, knitting has brought her joy since her grandmother taught her to knit as a pre-teen. Gabrielle shares her love of the craft through teaching classes at her local yarn store and designing her own knitwear patterns. She is thrilled to be the go-to gal and representative of Clean Cashmere’s Club kits.
OUR MISSION
OUR FARMERS
At Clean Cashmere, we build personal, ongoing partnerships with our farmers—offering guidance, resources, and support in achieving both financial and personal goals. All our farms follow the North American Cashmere Standard, and our traceable supply chain starts directly at the source.​
JOIN OUR CLEAN CASHMERE HERD
If you are interested in becoming a herd member and joining our venture of creating U.S. cashmere, please reach out to our herd manager at dmcclure@cleancashmere.farm​ or fill out our application by clicking the button below!
OUR CUSTOMERS
Clean Cashmere is pioneering the growth of the U.S. cashmere industry by connecting American-grown fiber with conscious consumers and businesses. Every purchase supports local farms and strengthens our national fiber economy.
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We offer four exclusive lines of yarn in various weights and blends—all featuring genuine American cashmere that’s soft, strong, and built to last. No synthetic fillers, ever.​
Our herd farms typically raise between 25 and 300 goats. We provide consultations and pay premium prices for top-quality cashmere, ensuring immediate payment at our dehairing mill. By investing in farmer education and fair compensation, we help sustain high standards and strengthen the future of U.S. fiber farming.
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Joining the Clean Cashmere Herd connects your fiber to a wider market and highlights your farm through our “Meet the Herd” page, which includes interviews, photos, and links to your farm site or store. This transparency boosts exposure while celebrating the people behind the fiber. We’re here to help your farm thrive—within the Herd and beyond.
