Elma ribbed cashmere sweater
ARCH4's sweater release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $238, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 80/100, and sustainability at 90/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · ARCH4
- Category · Sweater
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This cashmere sweater, while luxurious and made from hand-combed Mongolian cashmere, is a mid-weight knit, which suggests a balance between comfort and some resilience. However, cashmere is inherently delicate, and the "Dry clean" care instruction, without further justification, hints at a need for gentle handling rather than robust durability.
Comfort Assessment 80/100
Indulge in the luxurious comfort of the Elma sweater, crafted from 100% hand-combed cashmere for an exceptionally soft feel. Its mid-weight knit and slim fit offer a cozy embrace, perfect for pairing with your favorite tailored pants or jeans.
Sustainability Impact 90/100
This luxurious cashmere sweater is made with certified hand-combed cashmere, a positive indicator for animal welfare and material sourcing. Additionally, it's crafted using at least 50% lower-impact materials, contributing to a more sustainable choice.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Waist | Sleeve | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| large | 88 cm | 37 cm | 90 cm | 16 cm | 58 cm |
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| small | |||||
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: Arch4 ‘Elma’ sweater is spun from certified hand-combed cashmere that’s sourced from Mongolia during the spring. Designed for a slim fit, it’s knitted using a thick ribbed stitch for texture and sits slightly lower at the back. Wear yours with tailored pants and jeans. Lower-Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Find out more about our NET SUSTAIN criteria here.
Editors’ Notes: Arch4 ‘Elma’ sweater is spun from certified hand-combed cashmere that’s sourced from Mongolia during the spring. Designed for a slim fit, it’s knitted using a thick ribbed stitch for texture and sits slightly lower at the back. Wear yours with tailored pants and jeans. Lower-Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Find out more about our NET SUSTAIN criteria here.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a slim fit Mid-weight knit Model is 180cm/ 5’11” and is wearing a size Small Model measurements: Bust: 81cm/ 32" Waist: 66cm/ 26" Hip: 94cm/ 37" View size guide
Details & Care: Black cashmere Slip on 100% cashmere Dry clean
Delivery & Returns: Find out more about our delivery options . Try items in the comfort of your own home. If they're not quite right, you've got 28 days to request an exchange or return and send them back to us. We'll collect them from your nearest UPS drop off point. Free returns are offered within 14 days of delivery.