The constant decline in Cashmere production may be attributed to decrease in number of pashmina producing goats thereby increased inbreeding coefficient. Change in the priorities and availability of alternate livelihood earning pricitices of goat farmers. No well defined breeding and conservation policies for goats in vogue have also contributed to a greater magnitud in the reduction of production of the fibre in question. Change in consumer preferance from natural fibers to good quality synthetic fibers is also a contributing factor.

Great answer Anna.....also perhaps (simply) changing tastes.