I noticed the thinness of the cashmere too. I sent back the navy and pink c/w, I like the design and format, but the colours just didn't like me. Good tip on washing it.Fabulous choice!! I know that feeling of intending to purchase X but coming out with Y all too well (as I’m sure is the case for many others here)
And yeah there has been discussions of a quality change in shawls in recent years; happy to hear that a wash made it up for you!