To quell my obsession for cashmere, I chose to try out two styles of Quince’s cashmere sweaters. I was looking for an affordable price and great quality from a company that has better business practices.

On their website they not only break down the total cost of an item, but will compare themselves to similar brands. You wonder, with their quote of the total production cost for their $50 sweater as being $46.50, how they keep the lights on. But if you sign up for their email newsletter, you will notice that items are restocked as they sell out on a regular basis. Which makes me think they keep very low inventory, only reproducing as demand dictates. This, along with selling directly to consumers, could be how they keep costs so low.

For reference, I have two other 100% cashmere sweaters. One is from Naadam and the other from BassamFellows, both of which were thrifted. My Naadam sweater, their The Softest Cashmere Turtleneck retails for $265, and literally lives up to its name as incredibly soft. My BassamFellows, their Double-faced Cashmere T, retails for an insane $1200. It is a dreamy sweater and also incredibly soft like Naadam’s, but more dense. Both have had very minimal pilling and have held up their shape beautifully.

If you are wanting to know more in general about cashmere, Quince has a great info page here.

I tried out both their Mongolian Cashmere Crew in camel but also their Mongolian Cashmere Mockneck Sweater in black. I threw in some specs about both Everlane and Naadam, as listed on their product descriptions, but I have not tried personally their comparable sweaters.

Mongolian Cashmere Crew

PRICE

Their cashmere crew is similar to Everlane’s Cashmere Crew for $100 and Naadam’s The Essential $75 Cashmere Sweater. All are made from 100% Grade A Mongolian cashmere. Everlane quotes their total cost to produce their cashmere crew as $46.21, which is pennies away from Quince’s cost.

That makes me wonder why such a price different between Quince for $50 and Everlane at double the price for $100? I find the price to be incredible, and at half the price of Everlane, a steal for what you get.

QUALITY

Quince notes the weight of their sweater at 200 grams, but I could not find a weight listed for the other two brands. All brands are 15 micron in thickness, which gives them the same softness.

Their cashmere crew is surprisingly soft for the price. It is not as soft as my Naadam or BassamFellows sweaters, but feels like a sweater far more expensive than $50. I have had some pilling, though while more than the other two sweaters, it is a minor amount. It also has washed incredibly well, bouncing back to its shape and keeping its beautiful camel color.

You get nine different colors to choose from, so there is a color for everyone. I think this sweater is a great idea for a gift for either someone who loves cozy cashmere or for yourself.

Mongolian Cashmere Mockneck Sweater

PRICE

I feel like for just an extra $9.90, you get a noticeably better quality sweater from their $50 crew. The only difference between the two appears to be their weight. So for me, the mockneck is a better value for the price, and overall an incredible price. I also find myself reaching for this sweater more often than their crew.

QUALITY

The mockneck sweater has a bit heavier weight at 240 grams, and I can definitely tell the difference. It feels a bit thicker and softer than their crew sweater. It has also held up its shape, but the black will definitely take on and show more fuzz because of the fluffy fibers and it’s darker color. I have had some pilling, which has been less and taken longer to form than the cashmere crew.

I love the little bit of collar without being a turtleneck. I do wish they offered this sweater in a crew style, which I would prefer over their current cashmere crew. This sweater is also offered in 9 different colors, giving a color option for everyone.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Overall, I feel like Quince delivers incredible quality for the price. I love the variety of colors they offer and their classic silhouettes. I’ve definitely got my eye on more of their cashmere, like their hats and scarves. Check out some of the other items on their website, as all are competitively priced, like their silk or linen pieces.

This post was not sponsored by Quince. I purchased both sweaters myself and these are my honest opinions on both.