Cashmere Sweater Hierarchy

[Rowyourboat]

Does anyone have opinions on Quince's baby cashmere? https://www.quince.com/men/men's-luxe-baby-cashmere-crewneck-sweater?

Previously I have purchased their Cashmere turtleneck which is pretty good for the price point (~$60-70). It seems to be washed a lot for softness.

For Quince baby cashmere, I can see the construction is much simpler than other makers, but I'm tempted to order one just to see how it compares. I've previously handled LP and Auralee Baby Cashmere and both are pretty good.

 

[Xyol]

Does anyone have opinions on Quince's baby cashmere? https://www.quince.com/men/men's-luxe-baby-cashmere-crewneck-sweater?

Previously I have purchased their Cashmere turtleneck which is pretty good for the price point (~$60-70). It seems to be washed a lot for softness.

For Quince baby cashmere, I can see the construction is much simpler than other makers, but I'm tempted to order one just to see how it compares. I've previously handled LP and Auralee Baby Cashmere and both are pretty good.

My two cents (not having tried any of their garments): I know their whole shtick is DTC budget cashmere, but especially that product page is something. First of all, if I hear "baby cashmere" I think more of the 13 - 14 µm range. Their baby cashmere being 14.5 - 14.9 µm sounds more like the fine end of regular cashmere. The fibres also seem to be short-ish based on their description, but Johnny can probably comment better on that.

The thing that really gets me is them comparing their sweater to (some) Loro Piana sweater at around $2000 which I think is (a) highly misleading and (b) laughable in my opinion; both in material and construction.

If you are very keen on trying it, please go ahead and tell us what you think - you got 365 days to return it after all. I, for one, quite like the ribbing detail on the sides.

 

[DorianGreen]

My two cents (not having tried any of their garments): I know their whole shtick is DTC budget cashmere, but especially that product page is something. First of all, if I hear "baby cashmere" I think more of the 13 - 14 µm range. Their baby cashmere being 14.5 - 14.9 µm sounds more like the fine end of regular cashmere. The fibres also seem to be short-ish based on their description, but Johnny can probably comment better on that.

The thing that really gets me is them comparing their sweater to (some) Loro Piana sweater at around $2000 which I think is (a) highly misleading and (b) a laughable in my opinion; both in material and construction.

If you are very keen on trying it, please go ahead and tell us what you think - you got 365 days to return it after all. I, for one, quite like the ribbing detail on the sides.

With all my good will I can't see quality even remotely being comparable: of course, purchasing Loro Piana, you also pay for the name and prestige, but can't imagine that a product costing $200 can really compare with another costing $2.000.

 

[fabricateurialist]

Does anyone have opinions on Quince's baby cashmere? https://www.quince.com/men/men's-luxe-baby-cashmere-crewneck-sweater?

Previously I have purchased their Cashmere turtleneck which is pretty good for the price point (~$60-70). It seems to be washed a lot for softness.

For Quince baby cashmere, I can see the construction is much simpler than other makers, but I'm tempted to order one just to see how it compares. I've previously handled LP and Auralee Baby Cashmere and both are pretty good.

With all my good will I can't see quality even remotely being comparable: of course, purchasing Loro Piana, you also pay for the name and prestige, but can't imagine that a product costing $200 can really compare with another costing $2.000.

FWIW, Consiee’s baby cashmere costs a little less after tariffs and duties than LP’s regular yarn

Assuming that this is either unplied or one end of a plied yarn, and not the highest possible quality - the price checks out