In recent years, the knitwear discourse has taken on a life of its own with many shoppers asking, “Where have all the good sweaters gone?” And while brands are using all kinds of fabric innovations nowadays, most still agree that no knitwear is as covetable (and investment-worthy) as a pure cashmere sweater. And in recent years, they’ve gotten much more affordable.
That said, beware: Thanks to the rising costs of materials and declining craftsmanship due to fast fashion, shoppers and journalists have noticed the quality of knitwear steadily dropping. Synthetic fibers (like polyester or acrylic fibers) have become ubiquitous, and can be itchy, not breathable and not great for the environment. Some brands even use fabric blends (mixing plastics with organic materials) to deceivingly market a product, so while shopping, it’s crucial to check the composition details: A “cashmere” sweater could contain as little as 5% or 10% of the yarn itself.
Since it can be daunting to shop for a sweater that’s truly 100% cashmere — and even harder to find one under $1,000 — we rounded up some of the best options on the market that are under $300 with 100% cashmere composition — no deceiving blends here.
Some crowd-favorite labels in the accessible cashmere space are Naadam and Naked Cashmere — the later of which recently launched a playful sister brand called NoName. Tuckernuck’s relaxed style offers embroidery customization, and celeb-approved picks include Gigi Hadid’s brand Guest In Residence and Emma Chamberlain is a fan of Uniqlo.
Whether you’re in search of your next favorite winter jumper or go-to travel sweater, shop under-$300 pure cashmere sweaters ahead.
Uniqlo Cashmere Relaxed Sweater, $130, available here
Naked Cashmere Tammy Cashmere Crewneck Sweater, $275, available here
Naadam The Original Cashmere Sweater, $98, available here
Guest In Residence Shrunken Cashmere Crew, $245, available here
Aritzia Cashmere Relaxed Crew Sweater, $178, available here
Cos Pure Cashmere Sweater, $250, available here
Lilysilk Brushed Cashmere Pullover Sweater, $199, available here
J.Crew Cashmere Relaxed Sweater, $158, available here
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Fisherman Crewneck Sweater, $228 $100, available here
White+Warren Cashmere Boatneck Sweater, $345 $159, available here
Reformation 95% Recycled Cashmere Boyfriend Sweater, $168, available here
Maison Cashmere Oversized Crewneck, $187, available here
La Ligne Lean Lines Sweater, $295, available here
Minnie Rose Plus Cashmere Shrunken Sweater, $288, available here
Soft Goat Plain Turtleneck, $285, available here
Tuckernuck Bodie Cashmere Crewneck, $228, available here
Catnip And Seaweed The Cashmere Sweater, $307 $215, available here
Cuyana Single-Origin Cashmere Sweater, $278, available here
Grana Cashmere Double V-Neck Sweater, $401 $155, available here
Leset Adam Cashmere-Blend Turtleneck Sweater, $850 $255, available here
Noname Long Sleeve Ribbed Polo, $275, available here
& Other Stories Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater, $239, available here
In/One Amara Cashmere Crop Top, $298, available here
Anthropologie The Chandler Cashmere Sweater, $198, available here
Reiss Mia Cashmere Jumper, $285, available here
Amour Vert Pearl Cashmere Sweater, $240, available here
Poetry Cable-Stitch Sleeve Sweater, $289, available here
Alo Yoga Cashmere Jet Set Crew, $298, available here
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Source: Fashionista.com
