Most of you are aware of my Goodwill prowess (if not, follow along on Instagram). Additionally, I’ve been on a natural fiber kick for some time as well. Whether it’s out in the woods, on the course, or out and about, I prefer natural fibers over tech…unless tech is absolutely necessary.
About a year ago, I came across this 100% cashmere sweater from Miller Brothers at Goodwill. It needed some work: the piling was out of control. But I liked the fit – it was just a touch loose, so I thought it would be a great layer when fishing or in a duck blind, so I pulled the trigger and forked over $7. I got to work with my depiller, and started wearing it.
Remember that cashmere is wool, and don’t let the softness fool you: it’s pretty tough. Wool is a fantastic layer, as it insulates but also breathes. Getting wet is no big deal, as it dries quickly. Cashmere care is easy: I put it in the dryer for about 10-15 minutes on low after a couple of wears, and it gets rid of any smells. I dry-cleaned it after last season and put it in my storage bin.
Recently I was going through my bin, and saw that there was a hole to the left of the tag.
Given that this is a hunting sweater, I decided to repair it in the most lazze fair way possible. Loud stitching and careless stitches.
Why not.
I’m extremely pleased with the results. On to next season…
Excited about your new venture with rnt!