About Men's Cashmere Jumpers
Men's cashmere jumpers from Lervati: a polo jumper, ribbed and cable-knit half-zips, a hoodie and a turtleneck. Cashmere is the softest knit in our range and is worth buying for pieces you will wear weekly. Not sure about fibre? Compare with wool in men's knitwear.
How to choose men's cashmere jumpers
When cashmere is worth it
Buy it for the pieces closest to your skin and most worn: the ribbed half-zip you will wear every cold week, or the polo jumper that replaces a shirt-and-jumper pairing. Keep sturdier fibres for rough outer layers.
Which style to start with
The ribbed half-zip is the most adaptable. The cashmere polo jumper, with long sleeves and a folded collar, is the smartest. The cable-knit half-zip has the most texture. The hoodie is cut relaxed, for weekends. The cashmere-wool turtleneck is the slim-fit option.
Pure cashmere or cashmere-wool
Titles say which. Pure cashmere is the softest option in the range. The cashmere-wool turtleneck is a blend; as a general rule, blending wool into cashmere makes a sturdier knit. Exact percentages are on the product page where known.
Sizing cashmere
Cashmere is a fine, light knit and drapes close to the body. Take your usual size for the ribbed and cable-knit half-zips and the polo jumper; the hoodie is titled 'relaxed fit', so your usual size will sit loose by design; the turtleneck is titled 'slim fit'.
Pilling
Any cashmere pills where it rubs: under a bag strap, at the underarm. This is normal for the fibre, not a fault. Lift pills off with a fabric comb and wash gently to slow them.
Look after it
General guidance for cashmere: wash cold or dry-clean, dry flat, store folded. The care label on each piece takes precedence over this page.
Pairing
A cashmere half-zip over a shirt with the corduroy-look trousers and suede loafers is the autumn default; the polo jumper with tailored trousers is the dinner version.
FAQ
Will a cashmere half-zip itch against the neck?
Pure cashmere is a fine fibre and is usually softer at the neck than wool, but sensitivity varies by person. With a stand collar, the zip tab is the only hard contact point, so close it fully or leave it open two inches.
Is a cashmere jumper warm enough for a winter commute without a coat?
For a short walk, yes. For a long, cold commute, treat it as a layer under a coat, not the coat itself. A ribbed half-zip under a trench or bomber is the usual pairing.
Can I wear the cashmere hoodie to the office?
In a relaxed workplace, with straight trousers and loafers, yes. In a formal one, choose the polo jumper, which has a folded collar.
I'm between sizes in the slim-fit cashmere-wool turtleneck. Up or down?
Up, if you want to wear a shirt or T-shirt under it; down, if you want it as a single close-fitting layer under a jacket.