Is the wool-cashmere blend itchy?

The 10% cashmere softens the feel, but it is still mostly virgin wool. Most people wear it over a tee if they are sensitive to wool.

How does Italian sizing translate?

Brunello Cucinelli uses Italian sizes, which run trim and about one size smaller than US sizing. Check the chest measurement rather than the label.

No. Virgin wool and cashmere should be hand washed cold or dry cleaned to avoid shrinkage and felting.

Yes for layering. The fine-gauge knit blocks wind and holds heat well under a coat, but it is not a heavy outdoor sweater.

Some pilling is normal on wool-cashmere knits at the cuffs and underarms. A fabric comb removes it.

The turtleneck only. No extra accessories are included.

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