Welcome to the MITONY Bespoke Cashmere Journal. Published by our knitting atelier, this technical resource covers made-to-measure sizing for tall, petite, and plus-size wearers (US sizes XS to 5XL), yarn micron and ply science across 100% Inner Mongolian cashmere, extra fine Australian merino wool, and Tencel mulberry silk, knitting gauge comparisons (3gg, 7gg, 12gg, and 16gg), and garment care.
Every guide is grounded in real atelier production specifications — 1-piece minimum order quantity, 188 active yarn shades, and custom centimetre adjustments in our Create My Sweater configurator (Prices last updated: 2026-10: $220–$725 USD with free worldwide DHL, FedEx, or UPS express delivery in 2–3 weeks).
Cashmere Sweater Neckline Guide: Crew Neck vs V-Neck vs Turtleneck vs Mock Neck & Polo
Choose a Crew Neck for longer face shapes and standalone casual wear; a V-Neck to elongate rounder/square faces and frame collared dress shirts; a Turtleneck for maximum winter warmth; or a Mock Neck / Knitted Polo…
Inner Mongolian vs Scottish vs Italian Cashmere: What Actually Determines Sweater Quality?
Over 70% of the world's finest Grade-A raw cashmere (14.5–15.8μm, 38–42mm staple length) originates on the Inner Mongolian plateau, which is also where heritage Scottish and Italian mills source their raw fleece. Sweater longevity depends on…
Petite Custom Cashmere Sweaters: Solving Long Sleeves & Short Torso Fit Without Tailoring
Tailors cannot easily shorten cashmere sweater sleeves or hems because cutting knitted loops causes unravelling and destroys the tubular ribbed cuff, while hand re-linking costs $80–$150+ USD. MITONY Bespoke Cashmere…
Does 100% Cashmere Pill? Why Micron Count, Staple Length & 2-Ply Twist Matter
Yes, even 100% pure cashmere experiences minor initial shedding during the first 3 to 4 wears as loose surface hairs work out of the yarn twist. At MITONY Bespoke Cashmere,…
How to Order Custom Knitwear with a 1-Piece Minimum (Bespoke & Boutique Guide)
Traditional knitwear factories require 100 to 300 pieces per style and colourway, whereas MITONY Bespoke Cashmere operates with a strict 1-piece minimum order quantity (MOQ = 1). Both individual shoppers…
How to Wash, Dry & Store Cashmere and Merino Wool Sweaters Without Shrinking
To wash cashmere, merino wool, or Tencel silk sweaters without shrinking, soak inside-out in cold water (max 30°C / 85°F) with pH-neutral wool detergent for 10 minutes, press water out…
Cream vs Cream White vs Ivory Knitwear: How to Choose the Right Neutral Shade
In luxury knitwear, "Cream White" (such as MITONY cashmere H901/H935 and Tencel silk C6166) is a crisp, bright warm-white ivory shade, whereas "Cream" (such as extra fine merino wool MW-001)…
Plus Size Custom Cashmere Sweaters (XL to 5XL): Made-to-Measure vs Ready-to-Wear
Most luxury knitwear brands stop at Size XL or XXL, and mass-market plus-size sweaters often suffer from drooping shoulders and overly long sleeves. MITONY knits every women's and men's silhouette…
100% Cashmere vs Extra Fine Merino Wool vs Tencel Silk: Complete Yarn Guide
MITONY offers four custom knitwear yarns tailored to different climates and budgets: 100% Inner Mongolian Cashmere (15.5–15.8μm, softest and warmest, 78 colours), 80% Cashmere / 20% Fine Wool (added structure,…
Sweater Gauge Explained: 3gg vs 7gg vs 12gg vs 16gg Knitwear Comparison
Sweater gauge (abbreviated as "gg") measures the number of knitting needles per 1 inch (2.54 cm) on a flatbed knitting machine. Lower numbers like 3gg and 7gg use multi-ply yarns…
Custom Cashmere Sweaters for Tall Men: Solving Sleeve & Torso Length
Custom cashmere sweaters for tall men solve the "size-up trap" by decoupling torso and sleeve length from chest width. At MITONY Bespoke Cashmere, men over 6'1" (185 cm) can select…
Foundational Knitwear Pillar Guides
Complete atelier reference manuals on custom sizing charts, yarn specifications, and how made-to-order manufacturing works.
Tall, Big & Plus Size Cashmere Sweaters
Sizes XS to 5XL, independent sleeve and torso length adjustments, and the complete measurement chart for tall and plus-size builds.
How to Choose a Cashmere Sweater
Pure Inner Mongolian cashmere vs blends, micron fineness, 2-ply twisted yarn construction, gauges (3gg–16gg), silhouette and care.
Bespoke vs Made-to-Measure Cashmere
How 1-piece minimum custom knitwear ordering works, individual flatbed panel knitting, and how it compares with ready-to-wear retail.