Cashmere Sweater Hierarchy

[Nebbiolo]

By the way, inexplicable to me that they would add synthetic fibres, even in small amounts. I've also seen cashmere with polyamide and regenerated cashmere, all at the usual high prices (to me this is not attractive at all, but it would make some sense, if they would offer those things at lower prices).

As far as I know, adding synthetics to the mix is usually done in the case of recycled cashmere (which incidentally is becoming quite popular).

 

[double00]

touch of synthetic is typically used as a binder , for yarn durability

 

[fabricateurialist]

Oversized Agnona

100% cashmere, there's no ply count indicated, the hand is leaps and bounds beyond anything I've ever seen from LP and BC

 

[DorianGreen]

Oversized Agnona

100% cashmere, there's no ply count indicated, the hand is leaps and bounds beyond anything I've ever seen from LP and BC

Great piece of knitwear, congratulations! Not a fan of the drop shoulders, but it fits you very well. I would say at least 8ply, but maybe you could enquire.

 

[fabricateurialist]

Great piece of knitwear, congratulations! Not a fan of the drop shoulders, but it fits you very well. I would say at least 8ply, but maybe you could enquire.

Thank you

I'm on it and will report back should I find out

while the sleeves are a tad too long, it's meant to fit in this oversized way with the dropping shoulders, it's the same size as my other knitwear, either way, I would not get my head through a smaller opening anyway 😂

 

[DorianGreen]

The new Mc George shawl collar jumper came in.

Three plies geelong wool, 50 size, 53 cm pit to pit, made in Scotland.

Very happy with it, good fit and lovely material, substantial and consistent, dry but voluptuous touch.

 

[Bespoke DJP]

The new Mc George shawl collar jumper came in.

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Three plies geelong wool, 50 size, 53 cm pit to pit, made in Scotland.

Very happy with it, good fit and lovely material, substantial and consistent, dry but voluptuous touch.

Dear @DorianGreen,

I am fond of everything about this piece of knitwear: its color (dark natural or relevant?), design, aesthetics, i.e. how plush and robust it seems, even from the screen!

Moreover, I very much like that we've branched-out of the Thread's title, and "escaped" from its monothematic devotion to cashmere! At first, my own humble, imminent contribution will be pivoting around Geelong Lambswool as well.

Enjoy it in health my friend, and do share the secret of its provenance!


Best,

Dimitris

 

[DorianGreen]

Dear @DorianGreen,

I am fond of everything about this piece of knitwear: its color (dark natural or relevant?), design, aesthetics, i.e. how plush and robust it seems, even from the screen!

Moreover, I very much like that we've branched-out of the Thread's title, and "escaped" from its monothematic devotion to cashmere! At first, my own humble, imminent contribution will be pivoting around Geelong Lambswool as well.

Enjoy it in health my friend, and do share the secret of its provenance!


Best,

Dimitris

Dear Dimitris,

Thank you very much for your kind words!
Yes, I think that in this thread we could speak about anything related to knitwear.
I wish you all the best in building your own knit collection!

 

[fabricateurialist]

not to reheat the topic, but regarding the discussion around Locke's fit, here's a side-by-side comparison of Johnston's (3ply cashmere, blue) vs. Locke (camelhair, beige), both "40

The WL armhole sits about 1 1/2 inch lower than the JoE's, and the sleeve is significantly wider in circumference

sidenote - the JoE left some blu stains on the towel during the drying period - used Clothes Doctor Eco Wash No 3 for Cashmere and Wool, first wash

 

[DorianGreen]

not to reheat the topic, but regarding the discussion around Locke's fit, here's a side-by-side comparison of Johnston's (3ply cashmere, blue) vs. Locke (camelhair, beige), both "40

The WL armhole sits about 1 1/2 inch lower than the JoE's, and the sleeve is significantly wider in circumference

sidenote - the JoE left some blu stains on the towel during the drying period - used Clothes Doctor Eco Wash No 3 for Cashmere and Wool, first wash

Yes, the Lockie jumper has clearly a looser fitting, overall and especially as regard of the armhole. It is a particular feature for their camelhair garments, as I see, as opposed to the cashmere ones: I think that they possibly updated the fit for the cashmere and not yet, as a small production, for the camel knitwear. I can also figure that the camel customers are possibly older and more traditionalist, preferring that more indulgent fit.

 

[Bespoke DJP]

^^

Well, all the above correct points confirm my predetermined "initiation" with the WL's offerings via the sleeveless route, since there are no Cashmere garments planned for my very first acquisitions.

Mind you that the very first one is estimated to cost me more than its equivalent cardigan w/ sleeves; c'est la vie!


Best,

Dimitris

 

[msimon]

not to reheat the topic, but regarding the discussion around Locke's fit, here's a side-by-side comparison of Johnston's (3ply cashmere, blue) vs. Locke (camelhair, beige), both "40

The WL armhole sits about 1 1/2 inch lower than the JoE's, and the sleeve is significantly wider in circumference

sidenote - the JoE left some blu stains on the towel during the drying period - used Clothes Doctor Eco Wash No 3 for Cashmere and Wool, first wash

Oh I like that, might have to invest in my first vneck. That camel begs for a blue stripped oxford.

 

[Zc94]

I don’t think there are any other ways to put it.. that camel sweater’s fit is just awful.

 

[aristoi bcn]

I don’t think the camel fits bad but it’s rather classic in fit. Personally, I’m very indulgent with knitwear when it comes to fit and extremely demanding when it comes to shoes and shirts.

 

[DorianGreen]

I don’t think there are any other ways to put it.. that camel sweater’s fit is just awful.

Of course, to each his own: I also don't find that fit best, as the poster is rather athletic/slim, but awful is certainly overdone. Moreover on an older wearer with some pounds in excess it could be the right thing, hiding those weight issues.