CraftHow to Style the Douglas: 3 Ways to Wear a Cashmere V-Neck
Three ways to wear the Douglas 4-ply cashmere V-neck: over a collared shirt, a plain tee, or layered under a jacket. See how the fit and weight make it work.
Billie Todd · Hawick, Scotland
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Why Does Cashmere Pill? What Causes It and How to Reduce It
Nearly all cashmere pills a little. Here is what actually causes it, why it isn't a reliable sign of quality, and how washing and care reduce it.
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GuideWhat Is Grade A Cashmere? A Guide to Cashmere Quality
Grade A cashmere is fiber measuring 14 to 16 microns with a staple length of 35mm or more. Here is what the grade actually means and how to verify it.
CraftThe Loden: How a Classic Sweatshirt Was Rebuilt in Scottish Cashmere
The Loden is a 4-ply cashmere crewneck built with sweatshirt inspired construction: a saddle shoulder, a refined V-insert, and a tubular knit hem and cuff, k...
StyleWhat to Wear Under a Shawl Collar Cardigan: 3 Ways to Style the Bruce
The Bruce is knitted at 8-ply, the heaviest weight Billie Todd makes. Here are three ways to wear it, from off-duty sweater layering to the classic dress shi...
GuideScottish Cashmere vs Italian Cashmere: Which Is Better?
Scottish cashmere and Italian cashmere both use the same Grade A Mongolian fiber. But they differ in how that fiber is spun, how the garments are knitted, an...
CraftWhy Water Matters in Cashmere: Loch Leven and the River Teviot in Scotland
Cashmere quality depends on more than fiber grade. In Scotland, the soft water of Loch Leven and the River Teviot plays a critical role—at spinning and at fi...
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CraftCashmere Ply & Gauge Explained: 2-Ply vs 4-Ply vs 8-Ply
Ply is the number of yarn strands twisted together to spin cashmere. 2-ply is light and breathable, 4-ply is the everyday winter weight, 8-ply is the heavies...
CareHow to Care for Cashmere: Wash, Store, and Protect Your Scottish Knitwear
Think caring for cashmere means dry cleaning and drama? Think again. Our no-fuss guide shows you how to wash cashmere sweaters (yes, even in the machine), pr...
CraftThe Bruce: Our Heavyweight Icon of Scottish Cashmere
The Bruce 8-Ply Shawl Cardigan is a heavyweight in every sense—crafted in Scotland from 100% Todd & Duncan cashmere. With its classic shawl collar and he...