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Browse all Turnbull & Asser zip-ups →Slate Grey Melange Half-Zip Cashmere Jumper
The verdict
Fit
Quarter-zip construction suggests a classic, slightly loose fit typical of the brand's heritage tailoring. Sizing should run true; check size guide before ordering.
Quality
100% cashmere at this price reflects Turnbull & Asser's reputation for quality British knitwear. Construction should be durable for regular wear, though cashmere always requires gentle handling.
Is the price fair?
At 975 USD, this is firmly premium tier for a zip-up. The price reflects the brand name and cashmere content equally; expect to pay this much for comparable quality elsewhere.
Best for
Someone building a neutral-heavy wardrobe who wears high-quality basics regularly and values brand heritage over trend.
Care
Hand wash or dry clean to preserve the cashmere; avoid machines and high heat.
What owners report about Turnbull & Asser zip-ups
There is very little direct coverage of Turnbull & Asser's zip-up range; what exists comes from menswear forum threads about the brand's cashmere knitwear more broadly. Posters there describe the Scottish-made cashmere as very durable and soft, and treat the brand as a safe pick at the top end of the market. Zip styles surface mainly as purchase reports — one forum member bought a two-ply cashmere full-zip hoodie, and only after a deep markdown from a four-figure list price. Owner reporting on fit, long-term wear, or the non-cashmere zip styles is essentially absent.
- Strengths
- Forum posters consistently rate the Scottish-spun cashmere behind the knitwear as very durable and soft.
- Watch out for
- List prices are very high — the zip-up purchases owners actually report were made on steep discount — and there is almost no owner reporting on fit or how the zip styles wear over time.
About Turnbull & Asser's zip-ups line as a whole. Sources: Cashmere Sweater Hierarchy | Page 21 | Styleforum · John Laing Cashmere at Turnbull & Asser - Anyone familiar with John Laing? | Styleforum
