When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more I've been regularly testing out the best cashmere sweaters for a couple of years, and I maintain that Quince is some of the best entry-level cashmere I've tried. It's not quite my top pick ( that goes to Naadam ), but the $50 Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck is an established favorite on our team for its value.
"Cashmere 2.0" is Quince's new-and-improved fabric, meant to be a step up from their original Grade-A cashmere with longer fibers (meaning a softer hand feel) and a tighter, more substantial weave. Now that I've tried both the 1.
0 and 2.0 Quince cashmere, I can tell you that there's been a slight improvement. It's not as significantly more soft as I was hoping, but Quince's new cashmere is definitely still a great value — especially now that it's more dense and doesn't pill as quickly.
My favorite Quince cashmere pieces I've tested: A best-seller of the brand, this $50 cashmere crewneck is surprisingly soft for what it costs. We like that it's thin enough to layer with while still keeping us insulated. I wear this when I want to get dressed up even while it's cold out.
It goes great with a puffer vest or peacoat. For a slightly thicker knit, this sweater is likewise priced for way less than it appears. It tends to pill more than Naadam's, but it's still durable enough for regular wear.
What's new about Quince Cashmere 2.0 The $50 Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck. Gabrielle Chase/Busin.