Which fabric is BEST for sweaters in terms of comfort, appearance, and durability?

[PurrseGal]

What is your favorite fabric for sweaters or cardigans? Is Rayon a cheap fabric? I bought a turtleneck sweater from Express that's 80% Rayon, 17% Nylon, and 3% Spandex. It feels sooooo comfortable on my skin, but I don't know if it will hold up washes.

Which fabrics are low quality?

 

[Prayes]

My favorite sweater is 80% silk 20% cashmere - soft and stretchy.

 

[roussel]

100% cashmere no doubt!

 

[Allisonfaye]

I can't stand rayon. It just bugs me. I like cashmere, too.

 

[Romeos]

Cashmere, without a doubt. Soft and warm, not bulky, it never looks cheap...

 

[afsweet]

i love the feel of cashmere but i hate keeping up with all the dry cleaning and it doesn't look or feel the same after washing it at home. i stick to simple cotton or a cashmere blend with silk like Prayes said.

 

[margaritaxmix]

I like cotton haha

But cashmere is also great if you can get a good quality sweater.

 

[lv-lover]

I like cotton mixed with something stretchy. I would have said cashmere, but it's too labor intensive to wash.

 

[mellibelly]

I say cashmere or merino wool. Cotton is ok, but never full on synthetics like rayon or acrylic. They never hold up with wear and washing and they just feel icky.

 

[grayxie]

I agree with cashmere, or a cashmere/wool blend. Soooooooo comfy and non-itchy. There are different grades of cashmere, which is indicative of the price tag. I've seen cashmere at Target and you get what you pay for.

 

[Bitten]

I also love cashmere and silk blends - it's a great combination of softness and durability.

 

[donnydp]

Cashmere, but what it looks like after a washing. I would say thin material cotton with stretch. I hate wool sweaters period!

 

[Gimmethebag]

Cashmere. I have a giant grey grandpa style sweater that I bought last year and it still looks brand new.

 

[loserxstar]

i like pima cotton. it is comfortable and super easy to take care of. my cashmere/wool sweaters are nice, but are too much work.

 

[mocha beans]

I prefer wool or cashmere, or some blend with wool or cashmere. I used to have alot of rayon-type sweaters, and they were so synthetic feeling and not as warm as natural fibers. I've only got a few wool sweaters, so the upkeep isn't too much for me yet.