The Archibald x Colombo Cashmere Cushion

##Woven in Borgosesia, Italy Founded in 1938 by Luigi Colombo, there is certain strictness that permeates through this one family-owned establishment that immediately recalls our very fortunate routes dealing with the optical Takumi of Sabae. Work, in these parts, is the value that affects life and behaviour. A job is done with heart and discipline, a pursuit of perfection. We encountered Lanficio Colombo when searching for the best possible cashmere material for our Women’s Belted Coat. What we found changed the way we value the noble fibres completely. Everything Lanficio Colombo managed to do with cashmere is nothing short of incredible, so much so that it is quite difficult to even articulate. It is the result of achieving a perfect balance between contrasts - the merging of modernity and tradition that allows noble fibres such as cashmere, guanaco and vicuna to be turned into a unique experience for enjoyment without a hint of pretension. The mill has even made a large pledge towards using more sustainable processes and adheres to the most ethical principles with respect for both nature and man. This is the highest quality offering on Archibald and we are resigned to accepting we will find nothing better.

##Colombo's cashmere breaks the mold and sets the gold standard in the world of textiles The cashmere used for our Green Label collection is derived from the Colombo manufactory. Colombo's methods of collection and processing cashmere go above and beyond the industry standard to ensure their textiles have the softest hand and the best weight specific to each product. All raw fibres are sent directly to the Borgosesia plant once they are harvested to begin a two year process, during which Colombo applies the latest in cutting edge techniques to ensure they produce only the finest quality materials.

##The finest manufactory for the finest fibres Colombo is one of the most prestigious mills and manufactories in the industry with well over 100 years of experience. The quality of their cashmere and cashmere weaving stands out, recognized for its excellence as some of the best, because of the painstaking research Colombo’s experts put into sourcing and manufacturing. Rather than settle for what they already know, Colombo strives to constantly push manufacturing techniques further by adding new technology and treatments to compliment heritage experience. Their practices represent the perfect blend of tradition and modernity, ensuring Colombo not only remains relevant in the world of textiles but continues to produce woven goods that are arguably unparalleled in quality.