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How to Choose the Perfect Sweater: A Buyer's Guide
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;...
Wool vs Cashmere: Which Sweater Is Right for You?
Wool and cashmere are both natural, warm and beautiful — but they feel and behave differently. If you are deciding between them, here is a clear, practical comparison to help you choose.
What they are
Wool comes from sheep. It is springy, resilient and naturally insulating, with a fibre that holds its shape well. Cashmere comes from the soft undercoat of cashmere goats. Its fibres are finer and lighter, which is why cashmere feels so soft against the skin.
Warmth
Cashmere is remarkably warm for its weight — lightweight yet insulating, ideal for layering. Wool is also very warm and...