Women's Cashmere Cardigans

The styles

Of the eight cashmere cardigans, the round neck cardigan has the most colours, 13. The zip and V neck cardigans each have 8, the long cardigan 6, and the button cardigan 4. The pattern cardigan has 3 colours and the hooded cardigan 2. There is also a women's button cardigan in one colour. The round neck and V neck cardigans are $299, the button and zip cardigans $329, the pattern cardigan $359, the women's button cardigan $369, and the long and hooded cardigans $389.

The four silk and cashmere cardigans are lighter: a shawl collar and an edge to edge cardigan at $289, and a round neck and a V neck cardigan at $259. You will also find them with our other silk and cashmere knits in the cashmere silk collection.

Our cashmere

The eight cashmere cardigans in this collection are 100% cashmere. Of the four silk and cashmere cardigans, the shawl collar, edge to edge and round neck styles are 70% silk and 30% cashmere, and the V neck is a silk-cashmere blend. The material is listed on each product page. Our cashmere comes from Inner Mongolia, from a mill we have worked with for 22 years. The long cardigan is knitted from 2-ply yarn (Nm 2/26).

How to check it is cashmere

Start with the fibre content label inside the garment. It should say 100% cashmere. If it also lists wool, silk, nylon or acrylic, it is a blend. A blend is not a fault, but it should match the name and the price. Then feel the knit: press it between your fingers to see whether it is dense and springy or thin and loose, and hold it up to the light to see how closely it is knitted. The care label is another clue, as cashmere is usually marked for hand washing or dry cleaning, not the tumble dryer. Feel alone cannot prove what a fibre is, so read the label first.

Which cardigan to choose

For everyday layering, the cashmere round neck cardigan comes in the most colours, 13 of them, and the cashmere V neck cardigan in 8. If you want more length, the long cardigan keeps your back and hips warm and comes in 6 colours, and the hooded cardigan is the most relaxed style. For a cardigan with a little more structure, choose the zip cardigan in 8 colours, or one of the two button cardigans. For spring or a warm office, choose one of the silk and cashmere cardigans; the shawl collar cardigan has a wide collar that rolls softly down the front.

Neutral colours: beige, cream and grey

Many customers ask for a beige cashmere cardigan. In this collection, beige comes in the pattern cardigan, as beige-cream in the button cardigan with contrast trim, and as mix beige in the V neck cardigan; cream is in the round neck cardigan. For greys, there is light grey in five styles and dark grey in the pattern, hooded and both button cardigans. If the shade you want is not here, most styles can be knitted to order from our 38-colour chart.

Choosing your size

Sizes run S to XXL, which our size guide matches to AU 8 to 18. The guide gives chest, back length and sleeve length in centimetres, and the surest way to choose is to compare it with a cardigan you already wear. Cashmere knit has some natural stretch, and actual measurements can vary by 1 to 2 cm. The back length in the guide is for a standard jumper length, so for the long and hooded cardigans check the product page or ask us.

Try them on, or have one made in your colour

At the shop you can try styles on and look through our colour chart. Most styles can be knitted to order in any colour on the chart, which has 38 colours, and a made-to-order piece is ready to ship about three weeks after we confirm your order. The steps are on our Custom Color page.

Orders over $99 ship free, and click and collect at The Glen is free. Gift wrapping is $25.

Looking after it

Our instruction is to hand wash in cool water with a gentle wool and cashmere wash, or dry clean, then dry flat in the shade and store folded. For a long cardigan, dry cleaning is the safer choice, and if you do wash it, support the full weight when you lift it out of the water. More on our Cashmere Care page.

Will it pill?

A little, yes. Cashmere fibres are fine and soft, so where the knit rubs, under the arms, at the cuffs or under a bag strap, loose fibre ends can twist into small balls. It is most common in the first weeks of wear and often slows down after that. To remove pills, lay the cardigan flat and brush lightly in one direction with a cashmere comb, or go gently over it with a fabric shaver; do not pull them off by hand. More in Why Does Cashmere Pill?

Looking for something else? See all women's cashmere knitwear, including tunics, leggings and silk and cashmere knits.

FAQ

What sizes do the women's cardigans come in? S, M, L, XL and XXL, which our size guide matches to AU 8 to 18.

Which cardigan has the most colours? The round neck cardigan, with 13. Most styles can also be made to order in any colour on our colour chart, which takes about three weeks.

Can I wash a cashmere cardigan at home? Our instruction is to hand wash in cool water with a gentle wool and cashmere wash, or dry clean. For a long cardigan, dry cleaning is the safer choice. Always follow the care label on your own garment first.

Can I pick it up in store? Yes. Click and collect at The Glen is free. Delivery within Australia is free on orders over $99.

What if the size is not right? Unused items with the tags attached can be exchanged within 14 days of purchase, for another size or a credit note that is valid for 6 months. We do not offer refunds, and return postage is paid by the customer. The details are in our returns policy.

Do you have long cashmere cardigans? Yes. The long cardigan, in 100% Mongolian cashmere, comes in 6 colours in sizes S to XXL. It is cut longer than the standard jumper length in our size guide, so check the product page or ask us before you order.