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Browse all Naadam sweaters →Basic Cashmere Cable Knit Crewneck Sweater
The verdict
Fit
Cable knit sweaters are slightly stiffer than smooth cashmere due to the texture. The oversized fit mentioned in tags suggests a looser, more relaxed cut; cable knits show fit more clearly than smooth knits.
Quality
Cable knit construction in cashmere is more labor-intensive than smooth knits, raising durability—pilled areas are less visible in textured patterns.
Is the price fair?
At $88, this matches Basic pricing despite the added knit complexity. A cable-knit cashmere at this price is genuinely strong value.
Best for
Anyone seeking visual interest in cashmere without paying premium prices, or preferring the structure a cable knit provides.
Care
Hand wash cold, dry flat. Textured knits snag more easily; avoid jewelry and rough fabrics when wearing.
What owners report about Naadam sweaters
Reviewers consistently describe Naadam's cashmere sweaters as soft straight out of the box, and the brand's low-pilling claim largely holds up in independent wear testing — one reviewer who wore the sweaters for six days straight found only a few pills, which came off with a cashmere comb. Owners say the knits don't feel fragile after regular wear. The recurring complaints target the buying experience rather than the sweaters themselves: returns aren't free when ordering direct, and customers report slow customer-service responses when processing them.
- Strengths
- Cashmere that owners report is soft from the first wear and genuinely slow to pill at a mid-range price.
- Watch out for
- Complaints cluster around returns — a fee when ordering direct plus slow customer-service responses — rather than the knitwear itself.
- Sizing
- Fit reports are mostly true to size with a slim cut, though on some styles the brand itself recommends sizing up.
About Naadam's sweaters line as a whole. Sources: HONEST NAADAM Cashmere Review: Is It Worth It? · Naadam cashmere sweater review: I wore them for 6 days straight
