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Manuela López Restrepo

The uncomfortable hidden costs behind the rise in cheap cashmere

A goat that provides cashmere fibers grazes on foliage. (Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

The coveted material known for its luxurious softness has become much more accessible and affordable in recent years. But at what cost?

Who are they? Well, the fellers providing the goods are cashmere goats, many of whom live in parts of Central Asia, like northern China and Mongolia.

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