JENNIE LIU Womens 100 Cashmere Button Front Long Sleeve Crewneck Cardigan Sweater

Greetings. I bought couple of these for my wife and she was absolutely overjoyed. Finally, I found a proper cashmere cardigan for her. This is properly labelled as 100% cashmere as compared to some sweaters I have bought from third party Chinese sellers (example Long Ming) which have no labels or a label attached with a safety pin saying 100% cashmere and then the description (which was recently changed from 100% to 85%) stating 85% cashmere and 15% wool. In USA, it is a federal requirement for a woolen/cashmere anything to have a label properly stitched to the garment stating the amount of cashmere/wool etc used to make it. When you ask such third grade sellers a question about the materials, they will reply saying "sorry, this is is 80% this and 20% that or 90% this and 10% that". I am simply fed up with amazon allowing this to happen. In UK this fabric is highly regulated to I was buying cashmere sweaters directly from UK before I changed ways and started to buy them here and ran into some problems. The only certain way to find out if a sweater is 100% cashmere is to send some of the fibers to a lab to be analyzed for the micron length they have. This is obviously impractical for general consumers like us, so we have to rely on the labels stitched to the fabric. That is why it is better to stick to a good brand when buying such stuff and check the label directly on the garment, which are many. If the label is not there or attached by a safety pin then you may need to be more careful. The safety pin label is used by some of the really high end designers for such garments and that fact is exploited by some low end fraudulent sellers. There is a "Wool Burn Test" that you can do to differentiate between wool and synthetic fibers. You can search it online and read about it. It is simple but please take the necessary precautions when doing it. It will not tell you the difference between different kinds of wool's however. This one is properly labelled, it is simply pure cashmere. I have a lot of experience with this fabric over the years and I can vouch confidently. Over time if you keep feeling the different kinds of wool clothes you will have; you will easily start to make the difference. Cashmere has very small micron fibers and it should feel very soft. The smaller the fiber the softer the wool tends to be. It is expensive though as most good fabric stuff out there. You can spend 50 for a fake cashmere sweater or stick to some brand like this one. I would also recommend to check the cashmere sweaters sold by big retailers like Macy's, Dillard's, J Crew etc. Ideally if you can find a cashmere sweater for 100 or less, you are fine. Sometimes the new colors sell off before the sweater's goes on sale so keep a eye on that in case you want a new color (implying a color other than standard black, navy, grey etc). This is what I have experienced over some time now so I thought would be best to give a head's up. I am sure they will go on sale sometime in case you want to grab them when the price is a little better. Quality wise, I am very satisfied and so is my wife. I hope this helps you. Regards. Read more

I am really impressed with the quality of this sweater. It's lightweight but warm. The color of grey is very nice and will work very well with many other colors of tops/pants/skirts. It's very soft. I had a question about the sweater and called the company in CA. The person I spoke with was very courteous and helpful. This is a truly classic piece and will be great to take on trips. I am getting ready to order another in a different color. Well worth the money to me. I stay so cold at work, but not today. I usually have to put on a jacket while working. It is not fitted, but that is what I was looking for. It seems to layer very well. I too have the cuffs turned back......(Aug 2016 -just bought another one...love these) Read more

I’ve had this cardigan for 2 years now, and it’s still going strong. It’s long, warm, and just really cozy to throw on. I don’t baby it either - I wash it in cold water on a gentle cycle in a laundry bag and then lay it flat to dry. No shrinkage at all. I use a special cashmere and silk detergent. After cleaning up the little pilling under the arms with a fabric shaver, the cardigan looks good as new. It has actually lasted longer than a few cashmere sweaters I’ve purchased from more expensive brands. If you prefer a looser, not-so-fitted look, I’d recommend going one size up. Read more

Decent quality, and doesn't shed, unlike other cashmere cardigan sweaters I have bought. Could still be a bit better quality cashmere for the price. That's why it's only got 4 stars. I would add a word of caution to anyone buying cardigan sweaters and needing them for the holidays, give yourself time in case a replacement is needed. I notice some sellers are not delivering the same quality as they did earlier this year. But fingers crossed there are still some sellers who have decent products. Amazon is usually pretty good at this. Read more

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the quality is not too bad for the price, don't know how well it will hold up over time. The fit is off, especially if you're short waisted like me, it's a big overly long and a little baggy in the wrong places, just not the look I was going for. Read more

The perfect level of warmth, not too thin or thick. Luxuriously soft. Great length. Hand washes well in cold water and no shrinkage. Go up one size. I have this in three colors. I wish Jennie Liu would make it in azalea in both the cardigan and turtleneck. Read more

This cardigan fits very well in sizing, and it is warm and soft, and made very well. It is on the slightly thicker/heavier/warmer side of cardigans, but that is exactly what I was looking for. I use this as a business cardigan over either a round-neck or button-up shirt, with a chunky necklace. It is a mark of quality of the long fibers used that my necklace has not yet once caught on the cardigan. The cardigan is just tailored enough to look very good, and not so long as to look too casual, and yet not too short so that any top underneath does not show. I love these and have them in several colors. Read more