The Fitting RoomThe best cashmere crewneck sweaters for every budget
Cashmere prices range from under $60 to several hundred, and price alone does not tell you about quality. We compared five crewnecks on yarn, knit and how they hold up.
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Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
Typical price: around $50
Grade-A Mongolian cashmere at a very low price, sold direct. A slightly thinner knit than pricier options, so it suits layering.
The Essential Cashmere Sweater
Typical price: around $100
A soft mid-weight knit in a wide range of colours. Naadam sources directly from herders in Mongolia.
Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
Typical price: around $150
A neat, slightly fitted shape that works under a blazer. Frequently included in J.Crew sales.
The Cashmere Crew
Typical price: around $150
A slouchier, modern cut in Grade-A cashmere. Sizes run generous.
Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
Typical price: around $300
A dense, plush knit that pills less than thinner cashmere and keeps its shape for seasons.
How to choose
Feel the density
A tightly knitted sweater lasts longer than a loose, fluffy one. If you can see light through it, it will wear faster.
Expect a little pilling
All cashmere pills at first. A cashmere comb removes it in minutes.
Wash by hand
Use cool water and wool wash, then dry flat. Never hang a wet sweater.
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