$60 vs. $2250 Cashmere Sweater!

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I’ve always wanted a cashmere crewneck but could never quite justify it living in Texas. In recent years, I’ve noticed cashmere sweaters become more and more accessible. So, in this video, I figured I would test 4 cashmere sweaters, at various price points, to find the best cashmere sweater. I'm 5'10" and 175 lbs.

We’ll start with the cheapest to find the best cashmere sweater, this is from a brand called Quince.
Quince brings to the market a Grade A, Mongolian cashmere sweater at $59. I suspect their fiber length might be short causing pilling but allowing them to sell at a lower price.
The fit on this sweater is true to size. The fabric woven in a tight 12 gauge weave making it ideal for year round wear. The fabric does feel the thinnest of the lot. The cashmere sweaters come in seven different colors majority of which are neutrals. Sizes are limited ranging from S-XL.

Nadaam kicked the whole revolution off but is it the best cashmere sweater? I’ve worn it for about five years now and got this heather grey color way in a size medium. The fit on this sweater is slightly looser than that of Quince’s.The fabric itself may be a touch softer than Quince but I’m struggling to say definitively. This one is also made in china with mongolian cashmere. The cuff and hem are simliar to Quince but the collar feel a bit thicker and more premium. The sizing is more more inclusive ranging from XXS to XXL. Overall, they’re pretty similar to Quince but provide more colors and sizing options.

Asket is a favorite of mine and is known for their mission of making high quality basics in an environmentally friendly way. The fit on this sweater is a touch trimmer than the rest but that’s expected of most European brands. The thing that makes this different from the rest is the fabric. It’s made of recycled cashmere. The sweater itself is made in Romania but considering the yarn is recycled, it’s pretty much impossible to know where the fabric originates from. Overall, I loved what this sweater but is it $230 good and is it the best cashmere sweater?

Loro Piana is synonymous with cashmere and claims to be the worlds largest cashmere manufacturer but is this sweater worth a mortgage payment? This is made from baby cashmere which is rarer than normal cashmere.The sweater has a relaxed fit and leaves a decent amount of room throughout.The finishing is impeccable with all the stitches and the contrast black detail running down the shoulders.As with most items in fashion, the law of diminishing return still applies here. While this may cost 44x more than the Quince sweater, it isn’t 44x as good, but nonetheless, it’s great.

Thanks for watching the best cashmere sweater video and I'll see you guys in the next one!

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Intro: 0:00
Quince: 1:48
Naadam: 5:29
Asket: 7:29
Loro Piana: 9:50
NOMOS (AD): 12:04
Final Thoughts: 13:49

[jayden]

In my opinion, when shopping for cashmere sweaters, look for cashmere sweaters made in Scotland. Scotland produces longer fiber cashmere ensuring that it will last a lifetime. In my opinion they’re better than Italy because while Italy also uses longer fibers. They use heavier milling than Scotland. Milling essentially means washing it. Heavily milled cashmere gives it that cloudy soft cashmere finish. This might sound nice at first however you run the risk of weakening the fibers and make it prone to things such as pilling (of course all knitwear pills no matter the quality however some pill more than others).Scotland on the other hand does something called a “bare finish” where they don’t mill their cashmere as much so it ensures a stronger fiber. The finished product is a stronger sweater that is a little rougher at first however the softness gets beaten in over time. Obviously it’s better to shop secondhand in general so that should be your first resort and Scottish cashmere knits are sold on the secondhand market for relatively low prices. I recommend brands such as William Lockie, Brora, Pringle of Scotland, Hawick, Brooks Brothers, and Johnstons of Elgin however there are many other brands to choose from. If you still choose to buy new. Quality Scottish cashmere knitwear should run you no less than $400.

[austinjulen]

I wanted to share some things with you that I learned about cashmere

1. Higher end cashmere is usually not as soft because of the tension used when spinning the yarn and the ply. High tension, and high ply, means higher strength but lower softness. These don't negatively affect the warmth properties, but drastically increase longevity.

2. There's a ton of options between the Asket and Loro Piana. If you want to check out some other great brands, look into Scottish brands like Johnston of Elgin, Begg, Barrie, or N.Peal.

3. Recycled cashmere isn't a great option if you're willing to spend a few hundred dollars. The recycling process usually reduces the fiber length and you can buy new cashmere for around the same price and get a bit better quality.

Love your content! The comparisons are really helpful and I like that you take a more pragmatic approach instead to what you'd spend your money on. High end clothing usually has diminishing returns and I think the Loro Piana branded clothes are a prime example of that.

Keep up the good work!!

[Theanythingchannellll]

We legitimately need a Teir list for everything, I like that you show loro piana products. It seems like no one makes, videos on the quality and fit of higher pieces.

[StevenWhite]

the cheaper sweaters always have shorter fibers and/or yarns and they are treated to feel soft in the beginning. These factors will make these sweaters look and feel 'ok' in the beginning but will get worse quick the more you wear them. With Loro Piana the sweaters are much more durable due to the long fibers and yarns and because of the quality of this the fabric stay soft or get even softer over time. I've had a variaty of cashmere sweater from different price points, and my conclusion is that the Loro Piana sweaters are the ones to go for: they are much better value and more sustainable as they will last waaaay longer thanks to the quality of the fabric.

[VanderWolls]

It's also worth saying that even the best knitware will pill. But only initially. This is due to a few loose fibres being in the yarn, which are shaken out by washing and will then twist themselves into a ball. With quality knits, they'll pill a little after the first two or three washes and then never again.

[asim]

**drops cashmere sweater video in the middle of summer** 🥴

[dinapearl]

In the eternal search for affordable cashmere! 🙆🏻‍♀️
Thank you for the video! A year has passed, now the season is coming when this is relevant again.

[georgegammage]

Yay, you uploaded again. I’ve been watching your videos non stop for the past few weeks and made purchases based on your recommendations
Keep up the good work keep uploading 😊

[NeonMako]

Dude, this series is brilliant! Keep up the outstanding work!!!

[KS-ywoo]

Very informative and fun to watch video! Well done. I have been watching your comparison videos for a while, and I look forward to watching your next one!

[GeePee-hs]

Love your videos the variety and start from the bottom up

[rustyshackleford]

The old Scottish cashmere is the best in my opinion. However, they're probably the least desirable out of the box since they do need a bit of "break-in" to really soften up...but they do last much longer than most other brands. But Italian cashmere is more appealing for modern consumers.

Personally, cashmere is a issue in of itself. Anything resembling "durable" cashmere is extremely expensive. Because it's expensive, you're less likely to use/wear it. In turn, you'll probably buy the cheap environmentally destructive cashmere that'll find it's way into a landfill in a year.

[indianfyre]

Cant wait for you to blow up bro! Love all these vids and always try out the recs that you give out and they are bang on. Green overshirt ID at 8:07?? and Blue jacket 14:40?

[salt-dwlz]

Great video! Great points and very informative.
Thanks for the video Asim

[chrisduran]

I’ve purchased a NAADAM cashmere sweater almost every year for the past 5 years. Every year feels like a different product, maybe because they source their cashmere from different places. This year I bought two because the feel of the sweater was so soft albeit quite thin. I live in Southern California so its a perfect warmth level for me. The first one I bought 5 years ago was the thickest and also quite soft. Four years ago the sweater wasn’t as soft and 3 years ago it was thin and not very soft.

[olivercross]

Great video, thanks for doing the research for me. Very helpful

[akindamolaakintunde]

great video!

i’d love to ask for the colour of the Asket over-shirt worn on the light brown sweater (9:36). is it khaki green or olive?

thanks!

[robd]

When shopping for cashmere sweaters stay away from Club Room, sold by Macy’s. I once purchased a one their sweaters on sale for $49.99 and after a few wears the pilling was horrendous. Under the armpits and around the stomach area of the sweater were a pilled mess so I trashed it. Little did I know at the time that I purchased cheap cashmere

[eternallycalmness]

As a fashion enthusiast thank you so much for making these.

[bheinatz]

I have had not piling at all with my Loro Piana baby cashmere sweater. I wear it at least once a week, 9 months a year, for the last 2 years.