Cashmere that won't pill

[Anonymous]

I have not have good luck with the Aqua brand from Bloomie's. Generally, I think you have to spend a lot of money to get good quality cashmere.

[Anonymous]

Pringle of Scotland

[Anonymous]

a sweater comb is a wonderful tool that won't shave holes into your sweater:
http://www.starkinsider.com/2009/01/unexpected-gift-sweater-fabric-comb.html

I think mine came from the Container Store, but I don't see it on their site right now.

Longer fiber cashmere will pill less than cheaper, short cashmere. Not sure how easy it is to tell the difference, especially online. Personally, I have had better luck with Lands End than Lord and Taylor and J. Crew. My favorite was from Marshall Field's Men's Store (originally my dad's until someone shrank it?). I have my fingers crossed that my new Halogen (Nordstom) sweater will hold up well, but it is so fluffy (and affordable) that I have my doubts.

[Anonymous]

My best was an Anne Klein sweater from Saks. But the moths got to it . . .

[Anonymous]

I had some great one's from Saks' store brand that were fabulous for years. No pilling, rogue moth. Lately I've been getting Lands End but have to treat them as disposable - I can wear them for one or two seasons, max, before they're too pilly to wear.

[Anonymous]

No luck with Banana Republic either.

[Anonymous]

I have a Theory cashmere sweater going on 3 years old, and no pills yet. It's not super heavy in my rotation though, so I'm not sure it's stood the test of time.

[Anonymous]

AutumnCashmere or TSE
Sometimes Sierra Trading Post & Nordstrom Rack carry them at deep discounts.

[Anonymous]

Have you tried using a Lilly Brush on pills? It works great on my cashmere from J Crew, Ralph Lauren and Pure Cashmere. My sweaters look brand new after I use it on them. [/url]http://lillybrush.com/

[Anonymous]

My Land's End cashmere has held up pretty well. Maybe not top of the iine, but a good compromise if you can't afford the really expensive ones (I cannot).

I second the person whom mentioned the little handheld electric razor thing for pills. It definitely helps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My Land's End cashmere has held up pretty well. Maybe not top of the iine, but a good compromise if you can't afford the really expensive ones (I cannot).

I second the person whom mentioned the little handheld electric razor thing for pills. It definitely helps.

It works on thick sweaters but not very well on the thin soft cashmere. I just made a hole on my Vince cashmere cardigan.

[Anonymous]

I spent a lot on a black Vince cashmere sweater that's now pilling like crazy 2 months in.....anything to do about it? Does dry cleaning help at all?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My old high-quality cashmere sweaters have never pilled. My husband has an old Saks one that he wore through both elbows after 8 years, no pilling.

I think it may have to do with single-ply cashmere vs. double-ply.

pp, where can I find this de-pilling machine, and about how much does it cost? Thanks for this suggestion.

I got a short-sleeved Lands End last year, during their "40% off one item" sale. It has pilled big time, across the boobs. Not a good look.

YOu can also freeze the clothes (sweater, dress, etc) inside a ziploc bag, and after is is kid of "hard" you shave the pills off.

[Anonymous]

I haven't had luck with Halogen. But I have had luck with Vince and Joie. Both are expensive, but the quality is worth it.

[Anonymous]

Not Talbots either.