The best men's cashmere sweaters

• Cashmere sweaters can be extremely expensive, but if you know where to look, you can find high-quality versions for $100 to $300.
• We named Everlane's Grade-A Cashmere the best overall men's cashmere sweater for its soft feel, wide variety of colors and styles, and solid value.

Cashmere is a cold-weather luxury that's often seen as far superior to your standard merino wool or cotton. The material is super soft, insulating, and can only be found on specific types of goats, which makes it understandably more expensive than other textiles...but that doesn't mean a high-quality cashmere sweater has to cost a fortune.

The notion that "real" cashmere is prohibitively pricey and affordable alternatives are cheap cashmere blends is false, and brands like Everlane, Naadam, Buttoned Down, and Ralph Lauren are proving it.

Whether your top priority is softness, sustainability, or style, you can find a solid option for less than $300 on our list, from eco-friendly recycled cashmere crewnecks to more traditional monogrammed designs.

• Best cashmere sweaters overall: Everlane Grade-A Cashmere
• Softest cashmere sweaters: Naadam Marled Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
• Best affordable 100% cashmere sweaters: Buttoned Down Cashmere
• Best sustainable cashmere sweaters: Everlane ReCashmere

Updated on 9/18/20 by Amir Ismael: Updated prices and links. Swapped out the Naadam Luxe Cashmere, which is no longer available, for the Naadam Marled Cashmere as the softest pick.