What do you look for in a sweater?

[PR05ECC0]

I know the end of July isn't exactly sweater season but it is fast approaching. I was wondering what you guys look for when buying a sweater. What content do you prefer and why? Why styles do you buy? What colors do you prefer? What do you think is missing from the market place?

I'm launching a sweater collection this coming fall so I wanted to check if I'm in line to what everyone is looking for.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Koala-T]

Cashmere, both light and heavy. A good selection of crew, vee, and collared necks. Maybe 1 or 2 turtlenecks for the heck of it. A decent cardigan. And finally, something feative.

 

[PR05ECC0]

Cashmere, both light and heavy. A good selection of crew, vee, and collared necks. Maybe 1 or 2 turtlenecks for the heck of it. A decent cardigan. And finally, something feative.

Do you have a preference when it comes to content: Cotton Cashmere, Cotton, Merino Wool?

 

[Upward]

American Psycho is launching a sweater collection?

I look for endorsments by Heuy Lewis and the News.

 

[Upward]

Do you have a preference when it comes to content: Cotton Cashmere, Cotton, Merino Wool?

Cotton sucks. It is for people in poverty. It is not warm nor light weight.

Merino wool is good.

 

[Koala-T]

If you can get it, i'd always go for cashmere, pure merino is good. Cotton/cashmere/silk blends are nice as well.

 

[jerrybrowne]



Cotton sucks. It is for people in poverty.

Interesting. Does this apply to Sea Island Cotton as well?

 

[PR05ECC0]

American Psycho is launching a sweater collection?

I look for endorsments by Heuy Lewis and the News.

Interesting and specific! Heuy Lewis is a pretty cool guy, heard him a few times on Podcasts.

No, not an American Psycho collection, although that might be pretty cool. I'm doing a collection of better mens's sweaters. I'm specializing just in sweaters so hopefully it will be the go too brand when people want to get some sweaters.

 

[PR05ECC0]

If you can get it, i'd always go for cashmere, pure merino is good. Cotton/cashmere/silk blends are nice as well.

I have 100% Cashmere, doing it in a cardigan since I usually see it in pullovers. For the Cotton Cashmere I used a 80/20 blend along with Pima cotton since most other brands tend to use 95/5 or 90/10 blends. I didn't do any silk blends, I wasn't sure how that would be received.

What's your color preference?

 

[PR05ECC0]

Interesting. Does this apply to Sea Island Cotton as well?

Yeah or long-staple Pima?

 

[topos]

I have 100% Cashmere, doing it in a cardigan since I usually see it in pullovers. For the Cotton Cashmere I used a 80/20 blend along with Pima cotton since most other brands tend to use 95/5 or 90/10 blends. I didn't do any silk blends, I wasn't sure how that would be received.

What's your color preference?

grey, navy, burgundy, oatmeal.

 

[comrade]

Silk or silk-blend, if you can find it. It is especially versatile in a mild climate
like we have in the Bay Area. Also, I love cable stitch and have this weave
in everything from heavy winter weight to silk blend. Also, I do not like
knits that are close-fitting. For me they shoold have substance even if light weight.

 

[Koala-T]



I have 100% Cashmere, doing it in a cardigan since I usually see it in pullovers.  For the Cotton Cashmere I used a 80/20 blend along with Pima cotton since most other brands tend to use 95/5 or 90/10 blends.  I didn't do any silk blends, I wasn't sure how that would be received.

What's your color preference?

I like darker richer colors in sweaters. Solids. Black, deep reds and blues. I agree that cable knits are awesome. Grey heather is good too.