It can be used in very light and fluffy knitwear or in woven pieces to create a bit of a hairy texture on the surface.' 'It is a long and lustrous fiber, which is also very fine.

'Mohair comes from angora goats,' says Everding.

Due to its characteristics, it can be prone to pilling, but this is normal and does not indicate poor quality,' shares Filippa K's VP of Sustainability. It is super soft and fine, making it among the most luxurious of the wool fibers. 'Cashmere wool comes from cashmere (and certain other breeds of) goats. And lastly, mechanical recycling of wool garments is quite commercialized and accessible, so even though you can keep your wool sweater for multiple lifetimes, it can be recycled into new yarns when it is truly worn out.' 'Another benefit,' the sustainability expert shouts out, 'is that pure wool sweaters don't contribute to microplastic shedding in the wash. 'Sometimes brands need to add some synthetic fiber, such as polyamide, to a sweater to give it a certain lightness or loft, but a 100 percent wool sweater is as premium as it gets! Authentic wool fibers regulate temperature, so they naturally keep you both warm and cool in a way that synthetic fibers try to emulate.' 'I recommend checking the label to see the fiber content ,' shares Jodi Everding (opens in new tab), the Vice President of Sustainability for minimalist ready-to-wear brand Filippa K (opens in new tab), saying you should hope to find a piece that's made of 100 percent wool, even if it's a combination of different types of types. From classic Fair Isle sweaters (opens in new tab) to thick and durable cable knits that keep you bundled up, these sweaters will be the next best thing you've ever bought. The key to all of it? The perfect wool sweater. Whether you're looking for a gift for a loved one or another to add to your own cozy collection, scroll down for our picks for the best wool sweaters. When all of the parks, sidewalks, and rooftops have been covered in a blanket of snow, all we want is to throw on a winter sweater and curl up with a (spiked) hot beverage to take in the full beauty of our winter wonderland. 'Tis the season.for temperatures to plummet.

Zara seamless wool sweater