Nestled in the hills along Lake Como, our Italian partner mill has developed countless fabrics for us over the past decade. Knowing a thing or two about fabrics, and having worn GV shirts for all these years, their team understands the difference between a great fabric and a great shirting fabric. In this case, our cotton cashmere fabric should not be judged by the presence of cashmere, but specifically by how much cashmere it has. 5% may not seem like a lot, but our mill settled on that number for a reason. Most importantly, 5% will tangibly alter the softness and handful of the fabric without compromising its structure. We like cashmere for its softness but we like cotton for the way it wears as a shirt. Both are important, and the right balance is key to ensuring this fabric works for shirts. Because, well, we make shirts!