The term “Ply” is another word for strand. The number of strands twisted together to make yarn is called the “ply of the yarn”. A single ply yarn is twisted in only one direction, so if it was knitted into a garment the garment would most likely have a bias or slanted pull to the knit. To counter this undesirable effect quality garments are usually made with a minimum of a 2-ply yarn. In a 2-ply yarn the strands are twisted in opposing directions and work together to balance each other out. Using the same method a manufacturer may spin 4, 6, or even 8+ strands together to create a bulkier multi-ply knit. This of course, requires more cashmere and is therefore, generally more expensive – though it is not necessarily an indication of quality.

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