Cashmere Sweater Hierarchy

[msimon]

I don't own any yet, but I've been interested in getting one of those cricket/tennis sweaters, which typically have cable patterns and 2-3 different colors around the neckline. Still not sure how easy they'd be to wear though.

As for chunky shawl collar cardigans, I like the slouchy feel of them, but I wear them exclusively at home. Not a fan of that look for going outside (yet -- probably I'm not old enough as Dorian said).

Only wear the cricket jumper if you have an estate, a dog and a green sports car if you know what I mean.

 

[HotDilf]

 

[epsilon22]

Honestly I quite like PRL's cricket sweater with blue trim. Though I find it hard to swallow the $300 price tag for a 100% cotton sweater, and I don't like that "Polo" logo on the right sleeve.

The Iconic Cricket Sweater | Ralph Lauren

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The Merchant Fox has a similar one made in wool for GBP 175, but the cream/ecru looks a bit warmer. Could just be lighting though.

Fox Cricket Club Ecru Sweater with Navy & Sky Blue Stripes

Please Note Due to the cable knit structure of this sweater, sizing inconsistencies may occur. This is due to the fibre composition of the wool, which produces naturally occurring elastic properties. Therefore, this ultimately produces a traditional cricket club jumper, with a relaxed and looser...

www.themerchantfox.co.uk

 

[Johnny80]

I usually wear IT50/UK42 size for William Lockie and M for Johnstons of Elgin, but I also have some knits in 48/40 and S.

For my shawl collar cardigans by McGeorge of Scotland I went for an IT48, for the one from Colhay's for a UK40/M.

Generally I wear IT50 for the most of Italian producers. more seldom 48 size.

Did your garment arrived?

 

[DorianGreen]

Did your garment arrived?

Not yet. I will report.

Are you happy with yours?

 

[Johnny80]

Not yet. I will report.

Are you happy with yours?

Yes, but still have to wear it for a full day since autumn just arrived

 

[vegancrabcakes]

Those with experience with Drumohr, do they tend to run big or small? Not sure if I should get a 46 or 48.

 

[DorianGreen]

Those with experience with Drumohr, do they tend to run big or small? Not sure if I should get a 46 or 48.

I have a turtleneck sweater in IT50 and a shawl collar cardigan in IT48.

Edit:
I would recommend to go with your usual size, unless you want to achieve a snugger fit (as I did for the shawl cardigan).

 

[HotDilf]

One of the contributing factors to the declining quality of cashmere fibres is the change in husbandry practices, which has been going on since the early 2000s.

Desertification means there's virtually no land suitable for grazing, so the goats are herded up and raised in pens which limit physical activity. Then they are fed an unnatural diet which cause them to fatten up - more surface area means more goat hair to harvest - and are cross-bred with other type of goats that produce more hairs. The result is a coarse fibre averaging 19, 20 microns or worse.

While cashmere fibres of inferior quality are used largely in mass market products, an increasing number of makers are now claiming they process the cashmere minimally (less milling and washing) to create that rough, raw cashmere feel, to mask and excuse the fact that the fibres are coarse to begin with (higher microns).

 

[msimon]

One of the contributing factors to the declining quality of cashmere fibres is the change in husbandry practices, which has been going on since the early 2000s.

Desertification means there's virtually no land suitable for grazing, so the goats are herded up and raised in pens which limit physical activity. Then they are fed an unnatural diet which cause them to fatten up - more surface area means more goat hair to harvest - and are cross-bred with other type of goats that produce more hairs. The result is a coarse fibre averaging 19, 20 microns or worse.




While cashmere fibres of inferior quality are used largely in mass market products, an increasing number of makers are now claiming they process the cashmere minimally (less milling and washing) to create that rough, raw cashmere feel, to mask and excuse the fact that the fibres are coarse to begin with (higher microns).

What's the reason being desertification?. Over grazing?.

 

[DorianGreen]

My cable crew neck junper from Johnstons of Elgin has finally arrived.

 

[msimon]

Not cashmere, but since we've posted stuff in the past heres a PRL fair isle in camel I had to have. 100% lambs wool.

Sleeves are a little tight but I blame the hammer curls.

 

[DorianGreen]

Not cashmere, but since we've posted stuff in the past heres a PRL fair isle in camel I had to have. 100% lambs wool.

Sleeves are a little tight but I blame the hammer curls.
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Lovely muted colours. The logo spoils the look.

 

[msimon]

Lovely muted colours. The logo spoils the look.

Yes but it's so small it's hardly noticeable. It's a shame because I like alot of Ralph lauren stuff but the logos keep me from purchasing. I only purchase unique items such as there fair isle which I think are the best.

 

[happydayz1]

My cable crew neck junper from Johnstons of Elgin has finally arrived.

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Looks great. What is the sizing like? I’m undecided on medium or large. Would be a 42 in Lockie and Colhays (with Colhays being on tighter side). Thanks.