Johnstons of Elgin is a quintessential European family business with over 200 years of history and the largest cashmere factory in the UK in Scotland. Its cashmere scarves are soft and warm, making them a must-buy item in Edinburgh. In addition to its own brand, Johnstons of Elgin has also provided bespoke cashmere products for British luxury brands such as Burberry.
 
Johnstons of Elgin's cashmere products are very expensive, using high-quality cashmere from China and Mongolia, without deep bleaching and without softener processing, so that the strength of the cashmere fibres can be maximized and the life of cashmere products is very long. Unlike other yarn manufacturers, Johnstons of Elgin has a series of in-house production processes, from dyeing, carding, and spinning, most of which are handmade, and their socks are made only of pure cashmere or cashmere blends, which are softer than ordinary wool socks.
 
Johnstons of Elgin's cashmere socks can be divided into everyday wear and sleep wear. Sleep socks are made of pure cashmere, the socks are thick and soft, the foot feels very comfortable, there is no irritation on the skin, but the strength is small, the elasticity is completely dependent on rib contraction, the overall is relatively loose, only suitable for home use. Priced at 59 pounds and 49 pounds, the high-priced models are hand-woven with a Scottish pattern weave and elegant coloring to maximize the wonderful texture and luster of cashmere socks; The 49-pound model is a plain ribbed design, simple and elegant.
 
Everyday cashmere socks are blended with 15% nylon, making the socks much more durable and easy to care for, and there are more color options. Everyday socks add British elements such as color-blocking and stripes, and the style is solemn and generous. Everyday socks are available for both men and women, and each pair costs between 39 pounds and 49 pounds. Johnstons of Elgin is currently not a good way to buy in China, if you travel to Scotland, buy a pair of cashmere socks or a cashmere scarf, whether it is for personal use or as a gift.
 
It should be reminded that cashmere socks are easy to pill and deform, and are very difficult to care for, requiring cold hand washing, tiling and drying, and can not be dried and ironed at high temperatures.