MaisonCashmere Men's Cashmere Turtleneck vs State Cashmere Men's Essential Turtleneck

Both are 100% cashmere turtlenecks in a regular fit, so the choice comes down to yarn and origin. The MaisonCashmere sweater uses 16-micron Grade A 2-ply yarn from Biagioli Modesto, is knitted in Florence, and carries SFA traceability; owners rate it 4.8 out of 5 and praise the softness and the fold-down neck. The State Cashmere is a solid 12-gauge, 2-ply Grade A pullover from Inner Mongolia, but it is imported from China, hand wash only, and has a much thinner review record. Buy the MaisonCashmere for finer yarn and Italian construction; buy the State Cashmere for a straightforward, well-made basic.

• Choose the MaisonCashmere turtleneck if you want finer 16-micron yarn, Italian knitting, and a fold-down neck that stays comfortable.
• Choose the State Cashmere turtleneck if you want a plain 12-gauge 2-ply cashmere pullover and don't need Italian origin or SFA certification.