Women's 100% cashmere mock neck bomber, colour Beige | Dalle Piane Cashmere

Women's 100% cashmere mock neck bomber

£109.99

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Find Your Size

Our sizes are Italian. Go by the measurements, not the letter.

An Italian S is not a British S, and no conversion table fixes that honestly. What does fix it is two minutes with a tape measure, and it is the single thing that keeps a sweater you liked from going back in the post.

How to find your size

Take a sweater you already own and like the fit of. Lay it flat on a table, smooth out the creases, and measure it. Then compare those numbers with the charts below and pick the size that comes closest. This works better than measuring your body, because it tells us how you actually want a sweater to sit on you.

You need two things: a sweater you love the fit of, and a tape measure or a ruler.

A — Chest, flat. Straight across the garment, from one underarm seam to the other.
B — Length. From the highest point of the shoulder straight down to the hem.
C — Shoulder. Across the back, from one shoulder seam to the other.
D — Sleeve. On women's pieces, from the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff. On men's pieces, from the centre of the back neck straight to the end of the cuff, with the sleeve laid out.

The first row of each chart is different: bust and chest are measured on you, around the fullest part, with the tape level and not pulled tight.

All numbers are in inches, with centimetres in brackets.

Women

Slim fit, close to the body. If you want room, take one size up. Our knitwear is cut the way it is cut in Italy: the garment measures about what the body measures, and the cashmere does the rest. If you are used to roomier cuts, ours will feel closer through the chest than you expect.

Line drawing of a women's long-sleeved sweater laid flat, with arrows marking chest across the underarms, length, shoulder and sleeve from the shoulder seam to the cuff

Women	S	M	L	XL	XXL	3XL
UK size, approximate	8	10	12	14	14–16	16
Bust, measured on you	32¼–33½ (82–85)	33¾–35 (86–89)	35½–36½ (90–93)	37–38¼ (94–97)	38½–39¾ (98–101)	40¼–41¼ (102–105)
A — Chest, flat	16½ (42)	17¼ (44)	18 (46)	19 (48)	19¾ (50)	20½ (52)
B — Length	22¾ (58)	23½ (60)	24½ (62)	25¼ (64)	26 (66)	26¾ (68)
C — Shoulder	14¼ (36)	15 (38)	15¾ (40)	16½ (42)	17¼ (44)	18 (46)
D — Sleeve, from shoulder	24 (61)	24 (61)	24½ (62)	24½ (62)	24½ (62)	24¾ (63)

The UK sizes in the first row come from the bust measurements: from S to XL our sizes match UK 8 to 14, while our XXL sits between UK 14 and 16 and our 3XL is a UK 16. The letter is where it goes wrong: in most British shops an M is a 12–14, which here is our L or XL. So if you usually buy M, start from the bust row, not from the letter.

Women's recycled cashmere. Our women's pieces in recycled cashmere are cut about ¾ in (2 cm) narrower through the chest and the shoulder than the chart above, and about ¾ in (2 cm) longer in the body; they run S through XXL. On one of those, if you are between two sizes, take the larger.

Men

Regular fit. There is room to move, but it is not a boxy cut. Our sizes are Italian, and from L up the letter tends to come up smaller than you may expect. Go by the chest number and the letter takes care of itself.

Line drawing of a men's long-sleeved sweater laid flat, with arrows marking chest across the underarms, length, shoulder and sleeve from the centre back neck to the cuff

Men	S	M	L	XL	XXL	3XL
Chest, measured on you	37–38¼ (94–97)	38½–39¾ (98–101)	40¼–41¼ (102–105)	41¾–43 (106–109)	43¼–45¼ (110–115)	45¾–47¼ (116–120)
A — Chest, flat	20½ (52)	21¼ (54)	22 (56)	22¾ (58)	24½ (62)	25¼ (64)
B — Length	24½ (62)	25¼ (64)	26 (66)	26¾ (68)	27½ (70)	28¼ (72)
C — Shoulder	16½ (42)	17¼ (44)	18 (46)	19 (48)	19¾ (50)	20½ (52)
D — Sleeve, from centre back	32¼ (82)	32¾ (83)	33 (84)	33½ (85)	33¾ (86)	34¼ (87)

Men's recycled cashmere. Our men's pieces in recycled cashmere measure the same as the chart above, so take the size you take in the rest of the men's knitwear; they run S through XXL, not up to 3XL.

T-shirts, polos, sleeveless sweaters and knitted waistcoats. Chest, length and shoulder are the same as the men's chart above; the only thing that changes is the sleeve, which is short or not there at all, so there is nothing to measure. Take the same size you take in a long-sleeved sweater.

Line drawing of a T-shirt, a polo and a sleeveless sweater laid flat, with arrows marking chest across the underarms, length and shoulder, and no sleeve to measure

A few things the charts do not cover

Scarves, wraps, throws and most accessories have no size: their measurements are written on the product page itself.

Knitwear is measured by hand, piece by piece, so allow about half an inch either way.

Still not sure

Tell us the sweater you measured and what you measured, and we will tell you which size to take: contact us. And if the size turns out wrong anyway, returns are free within 30 days — see Delivery & Returns.

Slim Italian fit: for more room, take one size up.

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100% cashmere
Virgin cashmere – what this means

Virgin means fibre on its first life: combed from the goat and spun, never part of another garment. It is longer, and that is why the knit stays smooth for longer. Cashmere
Knitted in two-ply yarn – what this means

The yarn is not one strand but two, twisted around each other. A two-ply yarn is more stable in the wash, holds its shape and pills less than a single-ply yarn. Our factory
Slim fit – close to the body
Mother-of-pearl buttons
100% Made in Italy
Yarn certified OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 – what this means

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is a laboratory test for harmful substances: the yarn is tested and has to come back free of chemical residues that are hazardous to skin, against limits stricter than the law requires. The certification covers the yarn, not the finished garment: we buy certified yarns and knit them in our family's factory in Prato.
Cashmere certified The Good Cashmere Standard® – what this means

The Good Cashmere Standard® is an independent programme run by the Aid by Trade Foundation and dedicated to the welfare of cashmere goats: the farms that join are audited on how the animals are treated, on working conditions and on how the grazing land is used. It covers the fibre upstream, not the finished garment: we buy certified yarns and knit them in our family's factory in Prato.

Details

100% cashmere
Virgin cashmere – what this means

Virgin means fibre on its first life: combed from the goat and spun, never part of another garment. It is longer, and that is why the knit stays smooth for longer. Cashmere
Knitted in two-ply yarn – what this means

The yarn is not one strand but two, twisted around each other. A two-ply yarn is more stable in the wash, holds its shape and pills less than a single-ply yarn. Our factory
Slim fit – close to the body
Mother-of-pearl buttons
100% Made in Italy
Yarn certified OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 – what this means

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is a laboratory test for harmful substances: the yarn is tested and has to come back free of chemical residues that are hazardous to skin, against limits stricter than the law requires. The certification covers the yarn, not the finished garment: we buy certified yarns and knit them in our family's factory in Prato.
Cashmere certified The Good Cashmere Standard® – what this means

The Good Cashmere Standard® is an independent programme run by the Aid by Trade Foundation and dedicated to the welfare of cashmere goats: the farms that join are audited on how the animals are treated, on working conditions and on how the grazing land is used. It covers the fibre upstream, not the finished garment: we buy certified yarns and knit them in our family's factory in Prato.

FAQ

How do I wash the mock neck bomber?
Hand wash it cool, or use the wool or delicate cycle at 30°C on your machine. Don't spin it: press the water out with a towel and dry it flat.

Is it normal for small pills to appear?
Yes, it can happen in the first few wearings, where the shorter fibres rub. Take them off with a cashmere comb or a gentle fabric shaver; the effect fades with later washes.

How do I choose between S and 3XL?
The fit is slim, close to the body: if you prefer more room, take one size up. Compare the chest and length measurements in the size chart with a sweater you already own.

Is there anything to pay on delivery?
No. The price includes VAT and any import charges, and we take care of customs ourselves, so there is nothing to pay the courier when it arrives. It ships free from Italy by FedEx, in 2–5 working days.

What if it doesn't fit?
Free returns within 30 days. One free return per order: a second return on the same order is sent back at your own cost, and nothing is deducted from the refund. Orders placed in November and December can be returned until 31 January.

Returns

Free returns within 30 days of delivery. One free return per order: a second return on the same order is sent back at your own cost, and nothing is deducted from the refund. Orders placed in November and December can be returned until 31 January, so you can buy gifts early. To send something back, start from our returns centre. How delivery and returns work.

A button-front sweater cut like a bomber, with a ribbed mock neck standing at the throat and mother-of-pearl buttons down the front. In blue, buttoned to the neck, with white jeans and white trainers.

The yarn is two-ply – two strands twisted around each other before knitting – so the knit holds its shape through washing and pills less than a single-ply would. 100% cashmere, knitted in our family's factory in Prato, in the Tuscan textile district. Origin traceability certified Tfashion 100% Made in Italy, which certifies the making and not just the label. The yarn is certified OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and the cashmere is certified The Good Cashmere Standard®.

Sizes S to 3XL. Slim fit, close to the body. If you want room, take one size up. Mother-of-pearl buttons. Several colours, from neutrals to darks. Find your size

Hand wash cool, or use the wool or delicate cycle at 30°C. Don't wring it: press the water out with a towel and dry flat, away from direct heat and sun. Cared for this way, it will last years. Care and washing

Women's 100% cashmere mock neck bomber

£109.99