Cashmere Sheets? Dream On.

Manrico cashmere sheets. (Courtesy Of)

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Thursday, January 3, 2008

Cotton, linen and silk bedclothes have been going ultra-luxe for years. Now, Italian entrepreneur Manrico Calzoni has upped the ante with deliciously soft cashmere sheets. A king-size set (top and bottom sheets, plus two pillowcases) starts at an insomnia-inducing $5,200. Custom colors, borders and adornments will drive prices higher.

The cashmere feels silky-soft, wicks moisture, and keeps you warm when it's cold and cool when it's muggy, Calzoni says. The linens are also machine-washable and guaranteed for two years.

The bad news? The linens require ironing or, in Calzoni's delicate spin, "just a little steam on top." He and textile experts in Perugia spent five years creating the fabric, woven from the softest belly hair of Mongolian goats. The linens are his first foray into interior decor; later this month he is set to include a line of cashmere curtain and upholstery fabrics. Retail prices will range from $350 to $600 a yard. Order sheets from Manrico in New York at 212-794-4200.

Annie Groer