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Stretched cuffs and saggy hems usually come from washing and storage mistakes — all easy to fix.

Never hang knitwear

Gravity pulls hung sweaters out of shape. Always fold and stack them.

Wash cool and gentle

Hot water and agitation relax the fibres. Hand wash or use a cold wool cycle.

Dry flat

Reshape the sweater while damp and dry it flat on a towel. Never hang to dry.

Reshape shrunken or stretched knits

Soak in cool water with a little hair conditioner, then gently reshape and dry flat to restore the fit.

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The sweater vest is back — and it's one of the easiest layering pieces to style. Here's how to wear one.

Over a shirt

Layer a vest over a collared shirt for a smart, preppy look. Roll the sleeves for a relaxed finish.

Solo with tailoring

Wear a fitted vest on its own with trousers or a skirt when it's warm enough to skip sleeves.

Under a jacket

A vest adds a warm core layer under a blazer or overcoat without bulk at the arms.

Texture and pattern

Cable-knit and subtle patterns add interest; neutrals keep it versatile.

Shop the full knit vest...

Buying knitwear online is easy when you measure correctly. You only need a soft tape and one sweater that fits you well.

Use a sweater you love

Lay a well-fitting sweater flat and measure it, rather than measuring your body — it accounts for the fit you actually like.

The four key measurements

Chest: armpit to armpit, doubled. Length: top of the shoulder to hem. Sleeve: shoulder seam to cuff. Shoulder: seam to seam across the back.

Compare to the size chart

Match your numbers to the product's size guide. If you're between sizes, size up for a relaxed fit or down for...

Scratchy knits put a lot of people off wool — but the right fibres feel soft all day. Here's what to look for.

Choose fine fibres

Itch comes from coarse, thick fibre ends. Fine fibres like cashmere and merino wool bend against the skin instead of prickling.

Mind the gauge and finish

Smooth, tightly knitted fabrics feel gentler than loose, hairy ones. A clean finish reduces surface fuzz.

Layer when needed

A thin cotton or silk base layer under any knit removes contact itch entirely.

Wash softly

A wool-safe conditioner keeps fibres supple and soft over time.

Try our softest cashmere and merino...

Not all cashmere is equal. Two factors drive quality: grade (fibre quality) and ply (how yarns are twisted).

Cashmere grades

Grade A is the finest and longest fibre (around 14–15.5 microns, ~36mm long) — softest and most durable. Grade B and C are thicker and shorter, so they feel coarser and pill more easily.

What ply means

Ply is the number of strands twisted into one yarn. Two-ply means two strands twisted together — stronger and more resilient than single-ply. Ply describes construction, not thickness.

How to judge quality

Press the knit and watch it spring back. Quality cashmere recovers quickly, feels soft...