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Browse all Naadam sweaters →Basic Cashmere Short Sleeve Sweater
The verdict
Fit
Short-sleeve crewneck with a cropped length (noted in tags), suggesting a higher hem. The crop is on-trend; confirm the length doesn't expose too much midriff for your comfort.
Quality
Basic-line cashmere in short-sleeve format. Cropped length means less fabric stress on seams. Quality is consistent with the Basic tier—durable if cared for.
Is the price fair?
At $78, this is the lowest price in this batch and reflects Basic-tier positioning. Fair value for short-sleeve cashmere, though cropped fit limits versatility.
Best for
Warm-weather cashmere layering or spring/fall transitions in mild climates; works well over long-sleeve shirts.
Care
Hand wash cold, dry flat. The shorter sleeve hem is a stress point; wash gently to avoid stretching.
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
