
Zegna
Linen-Cashmere Blend Cable-Knit Sweater
Zegna sweater crafted from a linen, cashmere, and silk blend with an all-over cable-knit pattern, ribbed crew neck, and ribbed cuffs and hem. Made in Italy, it features a regular fit, long sleeves, and a soft textured knit suitable for everyday wear and layering.
- Material
- Linen, Cashmere, and Silk blend
- Gender
- male
- Style
- classic, regular-fit, heritage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
Specifications
Luxurious cable-knit sweater in a blend of linen, cashmere, and silk, offering a refined and cozy look.
Cable-knit construction, regular fit, crew neck, ribbed edging, made in Italy.
- Material
- Linen, Cashmere, and Silk blend
- Secondary
- cashmere, silk
- Style
- classic, regular-fit, heritage
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- luxurious linen-cashmere-silk blend
- regular fit
- crew neck
- ribbed edging
- cable-knit pattern
- made in Italy
- ultra-soft texture
- cozy comfort
- natural refined look
- timeless style
- authentic craftsmanship
Product Insights
Zegna's Linen-Cashmere Blend Cable-Knit Sweater pairs cashmere's cloud-soft handfeel (14.5–15.9 μm) with 18% silk for a subtle sheen and reduced pilling, while linen and silk ensure a breathable, airy drape suited for three-season wear (cool spring and fall, not deep winter). The mid-weight 7-gauge knit and regular fit offer a contemporary silhouette, and silk reinforcement improves shape retention versus pure cashmere. Priced at $899.95 CAD—over 50% less than Loro Piana's cashmere—it embodies Zegna's artisanal Italian knitwear heritage, though buyers must hand wash or dry clean with a hydrocarbon process to preserve softness and structure.
Verified claims
- Softness
- Cashmere (14.5–15.9 μm) and silk (18%) deliver a cool, cloud-soft handfeel with a subtle sheen.
- Breathability
- Linen-cashmere-silk blend provides a breathable, airy drape that stays dry and suits multiple seasons.
- Durability
- Silk reinforcement reduces pilling and bagging; hand washing preserves shape and softness.
- Versatility
- Three-season wearability vs 100% cashmere's winter-only use.
- Value
- Sold at $899.95 CAD, undercuts Loro Piana's $1,725 USD cashmere by over 50%.
- Craftsmanship
- Made in Italy, this sweater embodies Zegna's artisanal knitwear heritage.
- Material quality
- Linen-cashmere-silk blend (42/40/18) with fine cashmere (14.5-15.9 μm) and silk for durability and three-season wear.
- Fit
- Regular fit with a breathable, airy drape that floats over the shoulders rather than hugging.
- Sizing
- Buyers can order their usual Zegna size without sizing up or down.
- Seasonal suitability
- Mid-weight 7-gauge knit suitable for cool spring and fall, not deep winter.
- Care
- Hand wash recommended; do not bleach or tumble dry. Flat dry and iron inside out; if dry cleaning, use a mild hydrocarbon process.
- Pilling
- 18% silk reduces pilling and improves shape retention vs pure cashmere.
- Craftsmanship
- The cable-knit texture and hand-feel come from Zegna's specialized Italian workshops rather than fully automated mass production.
Product record
- Title
- Linen-Cashmere Blend Cable-Knit Sweater
- Brand
- Zegna
- Price
- 2790 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a long-sleeve crewneck cable-knit sweater in a light tan beige with visible ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem and an overall braided cable pattern across the torso and sleeves.
- NecklineRound crew neckline with a medium-width ribbed knit collar lying flat against a white shirt collar.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.04 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Cable knit patternAll-over vertical braided cable knit pattern composed of repeating twisted rope columns running from shoulder to hem and down the sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Ribbed hemWide ribbed band at the bottom hem, horizontal ribbing distinct from the cable body.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.74 · w 0.72 · h 0.14 (high) - Ribbed cuffsNarrow ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends visible over white shirt cuffs with slight slouching of sleeve fabric above the cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve constructionSet-in long sleeves with the cable pattern continuing uninterrupted from shoulder to cuff and slight fabric folds near the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.56 (high) - Surface textureMatte soft textured knit showing visible yarn strand definition and slight irregularities in stitch tension, consistent with a soft natural-fiber knit.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Fit on modelRelaxed fit on the model with the body and sleeves showing mild ease rather than a tight or fitted silhouette.
Other
Studio front-facing product shot cropped at the model's chin and upper thighs, neutral light grey background, soft even lighting with minimal shadows, white shirt and dark trousers visible as styling.
- Shot compositionFrontal cropped view showing the model from just below the chin to the upper thighs, sweater centered in frame.
- BackgroundPlain smooth light grey background with no visible props or patterns.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Styling elementsVisible white shirt collar and cuffs layered under the sweater and dark trousers below the hem used for styling the product.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.80 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing even illumination and faint, soft shadows along natural folds.
- Image crop and qualityImage is high resolution and sharp across the sweater area; model's eyes and top of head are cropped out of frame.
Colors
light tan beige· sweater body and sleeves#BCA28D- NecklineRound crew neckline with a medium-width ribbed knit collar lying flat against a white shirt collar.
- 02

Product
Close-up of the sweater's upper front showing a vertical cable-knit pattern, ribbed crewneck collar, and soft textured yarn in a warm beige/tan color.
- Cable knit patternProminent vertical braided cable columns run down the front body and onto the upper sleeves; cables are evenly spaced and consist of paired twisted strands creating a raised texture.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.24 · w 0.92 · h 0.66 (high) - Ribbed crewneck collarWide ribbed crewneck finished in the same yarn and color as the body, with vertical rib rows and a folded appearance lying flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.10 · w 0.42 · h 0.13 (high) - Yarn textureSoft, slightly fuzzy spun yarn with visible strand plies and a loosely brushed surface giving a gentle halo around stitches.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.55 (high) - Sleeve construction visibleUpper portion of a long sleeve appears on the left side of the image with the same cable pattern continuing from the body onto the sleeve; sleeve hem and wrist are out of frame.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.46 · w 0.36 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Studio shot cropped to the model's upper torso and neck with a neutral light gray background; a white collared shirt is visible under the sweater and the model faces left.
- Shot compositionTight cropped studio portrait showing sweater upper front and part of model neck and jaw; frame excludes lower torso and most of the head.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Layering propWhite collared shirt worn under the sweater with the collar visible above the crewneck.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.11 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Model detailPartial view of the model's lower face, jawline, neck and left ear with a small hoop earring; skin and earring appear as staging elements, not product.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and backgroundSoft, diffused lighting with minimal shadows and an even light gray background.
Colors
warm beige· body#C2A38D- Cable knit patternProminent vertical braided cable columns run down the front body and onto the upper sleeves; cables are evenly spaced and consist of paired twisted strands creating a raised texture.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve cable-knit sweater in a light beige tone, showing full back, sleeves, ribbed hem and cuffs, and a crew neckline with a small rectangular knit detail below the collar.
- View and fitBack-facing view of the sweater worn by a model, showing the garment from the upper shoulders to just below the waist with a relaxed fit that hangs straight over the hips.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.90 · h 0.88 (high) - Cable-knit patternAll-over vertical braided cable-knit motif consisting of repeated wide cables arranged in parallel columns across the back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Neckline detailShallow crew neckline with a ribbed collar and a small horizontally knit rectangular panel centered on the upper back just below the collar.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem and cuffsWide ribbed band at the bottom hem and narrower ribbed cuffs at the sleeve ends, both in the same knit and color as the body.
3 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.84 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Yarn textureSoft slightly fuzzy yarn with visible stitch definition and small tonal variations in the knit surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Sleeve constructionSet-in sleeves visible from the rear seam lines that follow the shoulder and drop into the relaxed sleeve body.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.12 · w 0.92 · h 0.66 (high)
Other
Studio product photo showing the model from the back against a neutral light gray background; image cropped near mid-thigh so lower legs are not visible.
- Model and layeringModel wearing a white shirt underneath the sweater; the white shirt collar is visible above the neckline and a small portion of white shirt cuffs peeks from the sleeve ends.
2 regions
x 0.35 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.74 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Framing and cropImage framed to center the sweater on the model with the top of the head partially cropped and the view ending just below the hips.
- Visible pantsDark colored pants visible at the bottom of the frame, cropped at mid-thigh and not part of the product focus.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.86 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
light beige· body and sleeves#C4AA95- View and fitBack-facing view of the sweater worn by a model, showing the garment from the upper shoulders to just below the waist with a relaxed fit that hangs straight over the hips.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Zegna
Beige Mélange Linen Cashmere and Silk Crewneck