Is the material of this cardigan from JL any good?

[ihatethecold]

https://www.johnlewis.com/and-or-jeanie-wool-blend-boxy-cardigan/teal/p110491497

40% acrylic, 30% nylon, 20% wool, 10% alpaca

I really want to replace a gorgeous cardi I had that contained Cashmere. I got it in the sale at a bargain price and I can't really afford full price cashmere to replace it.

I need to be warm but hopefully stylish. I work in my annexe, which can get chilly in winter.

For me, acrylic always bobbles and usually itches.

For that price, I think I'd rather get lambswool from somewhere like Uniqlo or Woolovers. I find things like alpaca and mohair quite itchy and I don’t like the feel of acrylic. Having said that, Uniqlo 'soufflé yarn' is synthetic but very soft and warm. It doesn't wash/last well though.

Yes, I have 100% merino and lambswool from Uniqlo, M and S, and Woolovers, and they have all lasted well. Though maybe not very exciting. Any synthetic yarn looks terrible after a couple of washes.

I'd buy this perhaps. https://www.woolovers.com/womens/cardigan/womens-cashmere-merino-classic-crew-neck-cardigan-beige-15703

It's really expensive for an acrylic mix, it will go bobbly.
Uniqlo for cashmere or merino wool a better option at similar price, any mixed fabrics in jumpers usually bobble badly.

This is nice and 100% wool at about half the price of the JL one. https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/comptoir-des-cotonniers-lambswool-striped-jumper-464274.html

Thanks for the link @Lentilweaver
I want something more boxy rather than neat and tidy if that makes sense.

I have loads of cardigans already that look like that ( not expensive ones ) so i'd like something a bit more on trend.

I’d order it and see how it feels, then send it back if I wasn’t convinced. It’s a really nice style. There’s wool and alpaca in there too, so it might be ok? Most of my trusted warmest jumpers are lambs wool or merino or similar, but I’ve got a couple with acrylic mix and it makes them less heavy, some nice and warm and some less so.

JL returns are pretty easy as well.

Fair enough. Woolovers is not known for its trendiness!
I like that Uniqlo stripy one @WhereAreWeNow

100% extra fine Merino from Uniqlo in masses of colours for just under £35?

100% Extra Fine Merino Crew Neck Cardigan | UNIQLO UK

For boxy and warm, if you don't mind synthetic fibres, I like these uniqlo ones. But they don't last well. https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/souffl%C3%A9-yarn-short-cardigan-461083.html

@ihatethecold look on Tk Maxx online.
I've just bought a lovely Cashmere Cardigan for that price from a very pricy brand. Or failing that eBay. I buy M&S Cashmere new from there when it's a reasonable price. Or try the Nearly New Cashmere Company.

If you search the image on google lens you might find alternatives - eg here are a couple it threw up but I have no idea if the websites are reputable or not:

https://www.bibico.co.uk/products/kora-oversized-wool-cardigan-kingfisher?variant=40252582428751

https://mobile.yoox.com/uk/14248278LP/item?dept=women#cod10=14248278LP&sizeId=-1

Other Stories are good at this sort of stuff. But their site is down at the moment.

I have ordered a couple of things from Bibico (not knitwear, mind you) and they have been great quality, with an emphasis on natural fibres.

I wouldn't be able to touch it, as alpaca and mohair both set my skin on edge. They are fluffy and will potentially bobble really quickly.

A close alternative might be something like this...

https://www.whistles.com/product/184971.html?istCompanyId=d1d2f30b-0b0e-49ba-b0a8-8d58b49ea1b4&istFeedId=49ad2f42-8f7d-4601-aa76-c1e7224b47b8&istItemId=rxqwiwlwx&istBid=t&cqsrc=googleeads&cqcmp=19164074637&cqqterm=&cqplac=&cqqnet=x&cqplt=gp&utmmsource=google&utmmedium=cpc&utmmcampaign=19164074637&utmcontent=&utmmterm=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI16ogbHFgQMVjsftCh1Hiw7uEAQYFSABEgLEavDD_BwE

But for this type of basic I would be looking at Marks, Boden, Uniqlo.

This is 70% merino and 30% cashmere on tk maxx... you could always change the buttons for something a bit chunkier?

I like acrylic, am probably the only person on here that does. It seems to stay soft. However I can't wear wool or alpaca so always look for acrylic. Nylon causes static and feels unpleasant so I avoid that.

@friskybivalves
can you link it if possible?

@ihatethecold I am absolutely useless at fancy artful embedded links but here hopefully is a clunker one. It seems to be available in all sizes atm.

www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/women/clothing/knitwear/cream-wool+cashmere-knit-cardigan/p/05493814

Whistles have some good options and a lot seem to be reduced just now! They sell on John Lewis, Selfridges etc if not in stock on their own website.

https://www.whistles.com/product/177450

Also lots of cardigans on BrandAlley.

@Cantonet I love BrandAlley but oh lord the amount they charge for shipping and also for Returns is off the scale. You have to be really sure you are going to love it.

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/women/clothing/knitwear/cardigans/green-button-up-cardigan/p/05469910

I really like this one on TKMAXX but its a bit pricey at £99.

@MinnieMouse0 really nice but only 50 cm long. I am short but that would cut me in half . I have one i like already at 59cms so 50 is way too short