How To Spot A Fake Pashmina In 10 Seconds

BY: ANAMIKA AGARWALA

Real Pashmina sellers never offer burn tests because true Pashmina burns like human hair, while synthetics melt.

Without Burn Test 

A pure Pashmina easily glides through a small ring due to its ultra-fine fibres.

 Ring Test

Real Pashmina feels warm the moment you touch it, unlike acrylic or viscose, which feel cold.

 Touch & Warmth Test

Pure Pashmina always shows slight unevenness in weave because it’s hand-spun and hand-woven.

 Fibre Irregularity

Authentic Pashmina feels feather-light, while fakes are noticeably heavier.

Weight Check

Genuine Kashmiri Pashmina often comes with a GI tag and QR code verifying its origin and craftsmanship.

 Label & GI Certification

Real Pashmina is expensive due to rare wool and skilled labour; extremely low prices signal a counterfeit.

Price Reality Check