FTC Cashmere
FTC Cashmere is a Swiss family-owned cashmere label founded in 2003, with product management and design in Switzerland. It makes cashmere knitwear and accessories for women and men.
| Founded | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Design base | Switzerland |
| Farm and manufacturing | Northern China and Hebei province |
| Online shop | shop.ftc-cashmere.com |
| Website | shop.ftc-cashmere.com |
What is FTC Cashmere?
FTC is a two-generation family business founded in 2003. Its product management and design team is based in Switzerland, while its cashmere farm is in northern China and its manufacturing is in Hebei province, China.
Products and positioning
The core of the range is cashmere knitwear, including sweaters and accessories. Special lines include:
- UpKnit, made from recycled scrap yarns
- SeaCell Cashmere, a blend with a cellulose fibre containing sea algae
- Lighter organic cotton and cashmere styles for summer
Distribution
FTC controls its own distribution warehouse as part of its value chain. Products are sold through the CERVO shop and through FTC's online shop at shop.ftc-cashmere.com, and the brand has also exhibited at the Pitti Immagine Uomo trade fair.
Why it matters
FTC is a compact example of vertical integration in cashmere, with ownership of the farm-to-warehouse chain and a Swiss design base, and with recycled and alternative fibre lines alongside classic knitwear.
Frequently asked questions
Where is FTC Cashmere from?
FTC Cashmere is a Swiss family business whose design and product management team is based in Switzerland.
What does FTC Cashmere sell?
FTC sells cashmere knitwear such as sweaters, plus accessories, including recycled UpKnit and SeaCell cashmere lines.