STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

laken1 · Hermes

Ever buy cashmere....at SAM'S?

blink · Coach

I like all cashmere, but most likely it is so cheap because it is 1 ply opposed to 2 ply which is stronger, softer and more expensive.

mikacat · Coach

i bought some at Costco a few years ago---it is okay. it lasted a season.

for the price, i was happy.

laken1 · Hermes

lorelei wrote:

I like all cashmere, but most likely it is so cheap because it is 1 ply opposed to 2 ply which is stronger, softer and more expensive.

That's what I thought too, but it says that it's 2 ply & 100% cashmere - we'll see. I just wish I knew now because they are a holiday item & i know they will be gone by the time I figure it out & if I like them I'll wish I had bought the black too.

luckylily · Gucci

There are a couple things you can try...

Pull the sides of the sweater outward and see if it bounces back. I tighter knit, higher quality cashmere will bounce back. A loose knit, which is typically lower quality, won't.

You can also do a little test to see if the sweater was knit with the longer fibers from the animal - in cashmere longer fibers is better. In a small discreet part of the sweater (you can even do this on the inside), rub a spot quickly cack and forth with your hand. A lower quality sweater will usually pill excessively right away. Even a higher quality cashmere is going to pill a bit initially, but it will be a much smaller amount.

Either way, you really can't beat $40 for cashmere.