Knitwear that lasts past February
Fibre, gauge and care: what separates a jumper you keep for ten years from one that pills by spring.
A good jumper is the most hard-working piece in a cold-weather wardrobe, and the easiest to get wrong.
Read the label
Longer fibres pill less. Lambswool, merino and good cashmere blends last; very short, very soft fibres often do not.
Look at the knit against the light. A tighter, even gauge holds its shape far longer than a loose one.
Care in two lines
Wash less, air more. Fold, never hang, and keep a fabric comb for the elbows.
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