News — sweater fit

A great sweater is an investment you reach for again and again. Whether you are choosing cashmere or wool, a few simple checks will help you buy something that looks refined and lasts. Here is what to look for.

1. The fibre

Natural fibres — cashmere and wool — breathe, insulate and age beautifully in a way synthetics cannot. Feel the fabric: it should be soft without feeling thin or fuzzy, and spring back when you gently stretch it.

2. Gauge & weight

Gauge is how fine or chunky the knit is. A fine gauge gives a sleek, layerable sweater;...