Merino Wool Sweaters

Merino is a fine, naturally temperature-regulating wool — ours is 100% Australian merino spun from 19.5-micron fibers, so it holds warmth without bulk and breathes as the day changes. Cashmere is softer and warmer for its weight; cotton is the most casual and the easiest to wash. Merino sits between them as the everyday layer, and it goes cleanly under jackets and coats.

No. Scratchiness comes from coarse wool fibers, and merino is far finer than standard wool — ours is knit from 19.5-micron Australian merino, well below the point where wool starts to prickle. It's soft enough to wear directly against skin, with no undershirt needed.

Choose merino when you want a layer that works hard day to day — commuting, travel, and shifting indoor-to-outdoor temperatures — since it regulates temperature well and holds its shape through repeat wear. Choose cashmere when you want the softest, warmest option for its weight. Plenty of men keep both: merino through the week, cashmere for cold days and evenings out.

Hand wash cold with the sweater turned inside out, then lay it flat to dry — hanging a wet wool sweater stretches the shoulders. Use a cool iron only if needed, and non-chlorine bleach only when necessary. Care can vary slightly by style, so check the care instructions on the product page before the first wash.