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The Best Men's Cashmere Jumpers Worth Your Cash

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The best cashmere jumpers should feel as if a lot of cash has gone into them. That's because it probably has. The process of acquiring this warm, soft, very "ooooh, that's nice" wool is an arduous one. First, true cashmere is farmed from the Hircus Blythi goat, a very Satanic looking thing that's native to the Kashmir Valley and the surrounding areas in Nepal and Mongolia (Kashmir/cashmere, makes sense). Theirs is the fleece with a double hide: one is a soft, downy undercoat, the other is coarser, and meant to protect against the colder temperatures of the region. It takes a while to gather this. Longer still is the refining, spinning and production. The result? A lightweight, effective winterproof fabric, but one that costs a fair bit of money.

How To Care For Cashmere

It's well worth the investment, though. Cashmere lasts – if you care for it properly, that is. You might be more clued up on sustainability than a decade ago, but do you know how to make your purchases go the distance?

It's nearly 2024, and you can no longer pat yourself on the back for not putting knits on a 60 degree machine wash. These days you should be aware of spin-free cycles and swapping out dry cleaning for airing and a spritz of odour killer (we like Atticare's, £18, a lot). It's better for the planet and for your wardrobe. Pilling is also a thing of the past when you have Steamery's fabric shaver (buy it here for £45) on-hand to remove those nasty bobbles.

Finally, what happens when you've made the effort to prolong your cashmere jumper's lifespan but the moths had other plans? Don't chuck it, make do and mend. The Seam and Mr Porter have recently teamed up to bring us an online repairs and alterations service, where you can fix old pieces or tailor new ones to fit just-so. We've given their cashmere darning service a whirl and can vouch for how seamless the results are.

Where To Buy Affordable Cashmere

And despite commanding a price tag that's probably a little above the usual cool clothes in your wardrobe, the democratisation of cashmere has begun. You can glean affordable cashmere for less that's just a peg below the usual luxury level. Brands like Gobi, Everlane and ASKET are serving up cashmere goodness for a fraction of the cost, the latter's being markedly more sustainable with 100% recycled yarns.

You want proof of this. Understandable. So, we pulled together the best cashmere jumpers and sweaters for men to upvote and insulate your 2024 rotation.

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Cashmere Polo Jumper

Cashmere Polo Jumper
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Cashmere Polo Jumper

Now 49% Off
£190 at N. Peal

If you love cashmere but not the classicism it's often packaged in, look for retro influences. It doesn't have to be all kitsch intarsia and Fair Isle, it can be as simple as an open-collar knit. N.Peal's errs on the right side of Seventies influence with its Milano knit placket and classic french blue hue. Better yet, Daniel Craig wore the label's cashmere in his final Bond film No Time To Die (2020). If it's good enough for 007, it's good enough for you.

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The Grade-A Cashmere Crew

The Grade-A Cashmere Crew
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The Grade-A Cashmere Crew

Every man needs a black cashmere jumper in his repertoire. Period. This lightweight Everlane number takes on a deliciously Nineties aesthetic when underpinning tailoring or teamed with tonal slacks. Google old Prada campaigns if you need a prompt.

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Daniel Cashmere Sweater

Daniel Cashmere Sweater
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Daniel Cashmere Sweater

No, we're still not over Nicholas Hoult's pink jumper moment in Tom Ford's 2009 film A Single Man. If you want to try your hand, Gabriela Hearst's crewneck knit is the same blush shade, but the cashmere feels a little more wearable than fluffy angora.

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Cashmere roll neck jumper

Cashmere roll neck jumper
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Cashmere roll neck jumper

Camel. Cashmere. Two words that spell out luxury. This rollneck jumper is from Reiss' fancier Atelier line, and it'll go with everything from wool overcoats to black pleated trousers.

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Cashmere Knitted Sweater

Cashmere Knitted Sweater
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Cashmere Knitted Sweater

The Scots know good cashmere when they see it, and native marque Begg x Co makes some of the best. Not only will the cable knit details bring some extra texture, but they deliver a wholesome my-nan-knitted-this aesthetic, too.

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The Cashmere Sweater

The Cashmere Sweater
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The Cashmere Sweater

Asket makes things affordable, but it also makes things from stuff that was meant for landfill. That includes its cashmere, which is made entirely from post-consumer waste that is re-spun into fresh yarns and then dyed.

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Cashmere Crew Neck Sweater

Cashmere Crew Neck Sweater
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Cashmere Crew Neck Sweater

Now 34% Off
Credit: Rodd & Gunn

If you don't yet own a navy jumper, this is your cue to invest. Rodd & Gunn's classic crew neck fits the bill nicely, from the lightweight gauge to the wool and cashmere-blend.

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Men's Cashmere Vest

Men's Cashmere Vest
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Men's Cashmere Vest

Branch out from your crewneck rut with this season's favourite knitted vest. Spun entirely from soft cashmere yarns, this Gobi take is defined by its V-neck and baby-blue hue. Layer yours over camp collar shirts to temper the preppiness.

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Cashmere Full-Zip Hoodie

Cashmere Full-Zip Hoodie
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Cashmere Full-Zip Hoodie

Credit: Rise & Fall

When it comes to comfort, nothing can compete with a soft cashmere hoodie – especially this burgundy zip-up by Rise & Fall. Combining the snug silhouette with the elite textile, it's a loungewear essential you'll wear again and again.

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Tie-dye jumper

Tie-dye jumper
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Tie-dye jumper

Now 50% Off

Cashmere doesn't have to be calm. Or classic. While we love a good neutral (it's more than apparent in this edit), The Elder Statesman always makes a case for luxury tie-dye with its cult rainbow sweaters – and when better to invest than when you can make the most of half price?

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Abigail Southan
Senior Fashion Ecommerce Editor

Abigail Southan is our Senior Fashion Ecommerce Editor and has five years' experience as a writer and editor in the industry. Abigail has a BA in History from the University of Bristol and an MA in Fashion Journalism from Central Saint Martins. Abigail currently covers all things style and shopping across titles including Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Esquire and Red. On a daily basis, she helps readers buy better with how-to-wear guides, first-person product reviews and deep dives into the latest trends. Previously, Abigail has worked for The Sunday Times’ Style and Fabulous magazine as their first ecommerce writer and was a founding editor of Sun Selects. She has also written for Net-a-Porter, I-D, Man About Town, Wonderland and 1 Granary, and has interviewed the likes of Paris Hilton, Dua Lipa and Christopher Bailey. You can follow Abigail on Instagram at @abigailsouthan.  

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