Women's Sweaters

The styles

Round neck has the most colours, 16, followed by V neck with 12, polo neck with 10 and turtle neck with 9. The other styles (scoop neck, big neck, big neck long, boat neck, deep V, tunic and the two stripe jumpers) come in one or two colours each. For warmer days there is a short sleeve round neck and a mid sleeve turtle neck, both $229.

V neck cashmere jumpers

We have three V necks. The classic V neck jumper is 100% cashmere, with a V at an everyday depth, in 12 colours. The deep V neck jumper, also 100% cashmere, sits lower and leaves room for a shirt collar or a necklace; it comes in Grey-Navy or Navy-White. The silk and cashmere V neck jumper is a lighter blend for spring, in Rose Pink or Red. All three come in sizes S to XXL.

Our cashmere

The jumpers in this collection are 100% cashmere, and 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 V neck, deep V neck, turtle neck, boat neck and tunic are 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.

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 for each size, so the surest way is to measure a knit you already wear and compare. Cashmere knit has some natural stretch, and actual measurements can vary by 1 to 2 cm. If you are between two sizes, bring both into the fitting room.

Try them on, or have one made in your colour

At the shop you can try styles on, talk through sizing 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. You can order by email, by phone or in store; 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. Do not tumble dry. The full version is on our Cashmere Care page, and there are step-by-step instructions in How to Wash Cashmere at Home.

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 jumpers come in? S, M, L, XL and XXL, which our size guide matches to AU 8 to 18. The size guide has the measurements in centimetres for each size.

Can I get a colour that is not shown? Most styles can be made to order in any colour on our colour chart. It takes about three weeks from when we confirm the order. See the Custom Color page for the steps.

Can I wash a cashmere jumper at home? Our instruction is to hand wash in cool water with a gentle wool and cashmere wash, or dry clean. We do not suggest the washing machine for our pieces. Always follow the care label on your own garment first.

Will it pill? Small balls on the surface are normal on soft knits. Lift them off with a cashmere comb or fabric shaver on a flat surface, and do not pull them off by hand. They form where the knit rubs, such as under the arms and at the cuffs, because cashmere fibres are fine and soft. It is most common in the first weeks of wear and often slows down after that. More in Why Does Cashmere Pill?

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. Trying on at the shop before you buy avoids most of this.