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Alltime favorite – Beatrice
Luxurious, soft, and crafted with attention to detail: This sweater made from 100% cashmere combines craftsmanship with modern design. The voluminous sleeves and gold-colored statement buttons at the cuffs add stylish accents.
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Short – Megan
Finest cashmere, exquisitely crafted – for an unparalleled wearing experience. Megan combines luxurious comfort with a relaxed, stylish look.
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Turtleneck – Lou
Timeless elegance redefined: Lou is a sleeveless knit top with a turtleneck in sophisticated beige – soft, refined, and versatile. Perfect for stylish layering or worn solo as a statement piece.
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Trunk Clothiers, Zürich
On October 28th and 29th we were guests at Trunk Clothiers in beautiful Zurich. At Dufourstrasse 90 in Zurich-Seefeld we had the opportunity to present our brand to the friends and customers of Trunk and Monocle. The combination..
beautiful Seefeld
Trunk Clothiers, London
Trunk Clothiers, the leading address for handcrafted selected clothing in a contemporary style invited us to Marylebone, London in October 2022 to present our young brand to their friends and costumer.
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Pitti Uomo 101
Traditionally, the new year for the world of men's fashion starts with one of the most important dates. The Pitti Uomo in Florence. When a pandemic isn't raging, the whole world of menswear travels to the Arno.....
Benvenuti a Firenze
Monocle Christmas Market
At the beginning of December we accepted the invitation from Monocle and Trunk Clothiers and had the pleasure of selling our cashmere products at the Christmas market in Zurich. At Dufourstrasse 90, the location.....
what happened in Zurich
Case – Shaya
Shaya, the soft smartphone sleeve, keeps your phone stylishly stored and always ready. Even without your device, it shines as a sleek, minimalist accessory – functional, timeless, and effortlessly elegant.
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First time in Paris
Finally, after a pandemic-related lockdown, "normal" life is slowly starting to run again. After participating at the PittiUomo, we had the first opportunity to present our women's collection during the Paris Fashion Week.....
Bienvenue á Paris
Cardigan – Amazing Grace
When materials are right and cuts well-designed, big decisions aren’t needed. Our pieces combine intuitively turning into true favorites.
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Home of quality yarns
Every year, the friends of high-quality yarns meet twice for the Pitti Filati in the historic walls of the Fortezza da Basso in Florence. Like all other events organized by Pitti Immagine s.r.l. this exhibition is also....
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peeled by hand
Even the highest quality cashmere yarn tends to peel at the beginning. This is related to the spinning process and cannot be avoided. Many tests that we have carried out with our products came to the result...
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Pitti Uomo 100
Finally, after almost a year and a half, the traditional Pitti Uomo took place again in Florence. From June 30th - 07/02/21 there was a little bit smaller edition of the event in Fortezza da Basso, but all visitors.....
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Slipover – June
This elegant, lightweight slipover is made from natural, undyed yarns – pure, authentic, and gentle on the skin. The intentionally loose-knit texture adds to its charm.
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Skillful Liv
A classic reimagined: Our turtleneck sweater in beautiful fisherman’s rib combines a modern silhouette with sustainable yarn and premium craftsmanship.
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Best of the yarn
Renowned for its textiles, the small Italian town of Prato is a veritable cashmere hub, hosting an elite circle of top-class manufacturers of cashmere yarn. At a time when growing volumes of questionable-quality cashmere…
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Think global, act local
There are many different sides to sustainability. As we can’t source our raw material in the quality that we need directly in Europe, we felt it was important to at least ensure that…
basically sustainable thinking
Cardigan – Amy
Our mission is to act as responsibly as possible—without compromising on quality, comfort, or style. Amy perfectly embodies this commitment.
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Coat – Giulia
Cashmere is often considered a purely winter fiber. But true connoisseurs know: cashmere is lightweight, breathable, and accompanies you in style through every season.
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Shirt – Jess
Simple, modern, and timeless – perfect for stylish summer looks with a touch of handcrafted elegance.
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purest yarn
Our completely sustainable cashmere yarn fascinates with the interplay of the soft, natural colors of cashmere. In order to be able to offer the pure, elegant shades of which cashmere connoisseurs.....
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Sweater – Harper
Timeless luxury in texture: Harper, made from 100% cashmere, combines bold chunky knit with a feminine silhouette – stylish and versatile.
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Tsailaga
The most typical Mongolian beverage is süutei tsai (salty milk tea). This is the Mongolian version of the buttertea traditionally drunk in the Himalayan regions. The Mongols welcome visitors…
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Needle and thread makes your darling complete
If you thought that selecting the right yarns and getting the best and most experienced people to operate our handknitting machines was all there was to it, then think again. Because we sew on all our buttons and labels by hand.
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V-Neck – Alexia
Short-sleeved cashmere sweater with a V-neck in 5-ply – timeless design meets exceptional texture and luxurious softness. An elegant essential for any occasion.
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The buttertea SPA promise
Treat yourself to one of our exclusive buttertea cashmere garments and not only can you savour the sensation on your skin but if it starts to pill, or you’re at all unhappy with the way it looks,…
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All wrapped up – Sophia
Timeless and relaxed: Sophia, made from fine 12-ply yarn, offers soft comfort and understated elegance – a versatile essential for any look.
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Traditional handknitting
Handknitting is the fine art of a manual craft transposed into the industrial age. And while today both Germany and Japan produce superb computer-controlled knitting machines that knit the finest products, the difference…
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For your eyes only
As for the exact composition of the individual fibres and how they are plied, well, this is something the top yarn manufacturers are careful to keep to themselves.
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Superior quality
It’s the unique qualities of the fibres that make cashmere so desirable. No other fibre merits so many superlatives: Cashmere is far finer than even the finest wool (cashmere: 14 -16 micron / superfine merino wool: 19 micron);...
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Another secret
Did you know that every cashmere item gets a wash before it’s dispatched? That’s because very few people would find unwashed cashmere attractive. Washing the fibres after they’ve been spun and knitted…
about the washer
Magicans of Montale @ work
Transforming raw cashmere into yarn is a complex process that requires not only sophisticated machinery but also expert knowledge that few people command. The ideal combination of engineering and expertise…
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Pitti uomo - Firenze
Every year in January and June, brands, buyers and all true devotees of tailoring and high-end menswear in particular head for the fabulous city of Florence to help celebrate the Pitti Uomo trade show.
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Natural colors
The first step in processing raw (also known as “greasy”) cashmere is to sort the fibres by quality and colour. But even before this can happen, all non-fibrous impurities must first be removed by hand. Then the fibres are…
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Country of origin
Top-quality cashmere calls for experienced herders who really look after their goats − and for the ideal climate. To make sure we get top-quality yarn that meets our discerning standards, we source our raw cashmere from…
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No 2nd chance
It’s time everyone became aware of their responsibility towards our planet. That’s why, for us at buttertea, sustainability is not just a question of natural or recycled products but an integral…
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Arriving at the mill
When the raw cashmere comes off the train after 45 days en route from Asia to Italy, the big linen bales are opened and the contents visually inspected. As cashmere fibres are paid for by weight, the bales sometimes have stones, …
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Home sweet home
Even today, up to 60% of the population of Mongolia still live in traditional yurts. Accustomed from birth to a nomadic lifestyle that means moving their yurts frequently from one place…
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Detox-commitment
In March 2016, our yarn manufacturer signed up to the Detox project promoted by Greenpeace. Aware of the importance of eliminating hazardous substances from the production cycle, the company has chosen a greener route.
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Handpicked quality
To this day, the finest raw fibres for our super cashmere yarns are still hand-combed from the goats. The more carefully the herders work, the higher the prices they will obtain for their bales of raw cashmere.
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Cold air, warm hair
The finest, softest and most durable cashmere fibres come from Mongolia, Inner Mongolia and Tibet. Why? For one thing there’s the dry and very cold climate, and for another the wide range of temperatures commonly…
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Talented fingers
The final step in the production of a high-quality cashmere garment is handled by the finishing department. This is where all buttertea products are subjected to initial quality control and steamed into shape.
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Natural fibres
We took our time when choosing the company that supplies our yarn. Given the quality to which we aspire, only the very best manufacturer of cashmere yarn would do. Not only that,…
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Looking after cashmere
High-quality cashmere is actually very easy to look after and keep looking good. There are only a few points to bear in mind to ensure that you can continue to enjoy your natural product…
about taking care for your sweater
Sustainable yarns
Our decision to collaborate with our chosen yarn manufacturer in Prato was based on two key considerations: Firstly, nowhere have we encountered higher quality, and secondly, their commitment to sustainability makes them…
why we love sustainability
Experience meets innovation
Our yarn manufacturing partner originally came from the mechanical engineering sector where they developed and built machinery − and that same inventive spirit still pervades the company. So it comes as no surprise…
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Our colleagues
As an international brand, we set great store by the ethnic diversity of our workforce. Our colleagues in Mongolia and Inner Mongolia, for example, are responsible for supplying our raw material.
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Only as good as its seams
The linking machine handles the seaming or construction of the various pieces of a knitted garment. The crucial thing here is to ensure that every last stitch is picked up, to avoid holes appearing in the seams at a later date.
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Environmentally aware
For us, sustainability is first and foremost about lasting quality. We are actively opposed to the frenzy of the fast fashion industry. That’s why we develop products which, if cared…
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All parts of the product
Every item that goes into our products is carefully selected with a view to helping the planet, although without ever compromising the quality of any part of the finished product.
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Colourful by tradition
The people of Mongolia can boast a long and proud heritage. To this day, like their ancestors thousands of years before them, some 60% of the population still live in yurts.
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Perfect fit
Leaving aside for a moment the composition and quality of the yarn, the right size and the perfect fit hold the key to that feel-good sensation in your favourite item of cashmere knitwear. That’s why we invest…
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Beanie – Calimero
Our “Calimero” beanie is every bit as refined as the rest of the collection: It’s knitted from the exact same luxurious yarn as our sweaters and cardigans – by hand, in our workshop in Tuscany.
Calimero with Sombrero
Sustainable action
Adopting an integrated, environmentally compatible approach to garment production also means finding the right partners. Fortunately, we were able to locate the ideal partners in Italy…
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What’s in a name
It’s only when the sustainable labels (60% organic cotton, 40% recycled polyester) are attached that our high-quality knitwear can be identified as products of the buttertea brand.
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The buttertea yarn
2/28 cashmere represents a unique level of quality in which two strands or ‘plies’ are spun into a top-class yarn. Production of such high-quality yarn is restricted to a particularly exclusive circle of manufacturers, …
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Coat – Chiara
The Chiara coat stands out with its classic design and high-quality craftsmanship. Its versatile fit ensures you’ll be perfectly dressed for any occasion.
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Gentle packing
Needless to say, high-quality luxury goods need to be packed securely for the journey to their new owner. Here too we have opted for a zero-plastic solution. No matter if buttertea products…
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Cashmere care
Products made from cashmere, one of the world’s most beautiful and most expensive natural materials, will last a long time if cared for correctly. Owing to its fibre structure…
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