Is a wool-cashmere blend warmer than plain wool?

Cashmere fibers are finer and trap more air per gram, so a blend feels softer and warmer than the same weight of coarse wool. The wool adds durability and shape retention that pure cashmere lacks.

How should I wash a wool and cashmere zip cardigan?

Hand wash in cool water with a wool detergent, or use a machine's wool cycle if it has one. Lay flat to dry and avoid wringing or hanging, which stretches the knit.

Will the French rib knit stretch out?

Rib knits relax with wear, especially at cuffs, hem and elbows. Washing and drying flat restores much of the shape, but expect some give over a long season.

Can I wear it under a winter coat?

Yes, but the hood adds bulk at the neck. A coat with a roomy collar or a hoodless style layers more cleanly over it.

Cashmere and wool blends commonly pill at friction points like underarms and cuffs. A fabric comb removes the pills, and pilling usually lessens after the first few wears.