Extreme Cashmere is an Amsterdam-based label founded in 2016 by Saskia Dijkstra after more than two decades in cashmere manufacturing in Hong Kong. It makes unisex, largely one-size knitwear released as an ongoing collection of numbered styles rather than seasonal drops, in pure cashmere and cashmere blends with cotton and wool. Sweaters run roughly €525–925.
Key facts
- Founded 2016 by Saskia Dijkstra, formerly a production agent for Joseph and Jil Sander
- Based in Amsterdam; distributed through several hundred stockists worldwide
- Styles are numbered and kept in the collection permanently rather than replaced each season
- Works in pure, light and double-faced cashmere plus cotton-cashmere blends
Fibres and construction
Extreme Cashmere works principally in Cashmere, Sea Island & long-staple cotton. Construction and techniques associated with the house include one-size and double-faced. It is based in Netherlands, The Netherlands is a newer voice in luxury knitwear, led by Amsterdam labels designing minimal, one-size cashmere knitted in Mongolian and European mills..
How to judge Extreme Cashmere quality
- For cashmere pieces, look for a stated micron count or grade, 2-ply yarn for sweaters, and a dense knit with no daylight through plain areas. See the cashmere grading guide.
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Extreme Cashmere: frequently asked questions
Where is Extreme Cashmere knitwear made?
Extreme Cashmere is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded 2016 by Saskia Dijkstra, formerly a production agent for Joseph and Jil Sander.
What is Extreme Cashmere known for?
Extreme Cashmere is known for unisex, one-size cashmere built as a permanent numbered collection rather than seasons. Its principal fibres are Cashmere and Sea Island & long-staple cotton.
Is Extreme Cashmere a luxury brand?
Extreme Cashmere sits in the luxury tier of this index (roughly $400–$1,000 for a sweater). Its construction methods include one-size and double-faced. It is listed here on the basis of fibre quality, construction and provenance rather than price alone.
How much does Extreme Cashmere knitwear cost?
Extreme Cashmere is roughly $400–$1,000 for a sweater at the time of writing. Prices vary by fibre and style.
Sources
Facts verified against the sources above on 16 September 2026. Prices are indicative and change; check the house's own site.