L.L.Bean vs Quince: which sweater wins?
Both land in the budget tier — the L.L.Bean Cotton Ragg Crew Sweater at $60, the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck at $60. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| L.L.Bean | Quince | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $60 |
| Material | Cotton, cotton-ragg or lambswool depending on the style; mid-heavy gauge. | Grade-A Mongolian cashmere, 2-ply. |
| Fit | Traditional roomy fit, true to size; reads classic, not trim. | Clean modern fit, true to size. |
| Quality | Durable heritage build — sturdy knit, holds shape, backed by a generous return policy. | Genuine grade-A cashmere — exceptionally soft; pills early (as all cashmere does) before settling, consistency varies slightly at scale. |
| Best for | Classic cold-weather layering, durable everyday wear, and traditional styling. | Affordable real cashmere, soft layering, and anyone wanting luxury fibre without the luxury price. |
| Care | Wash per the fibre (cotton machine-washes; wool needs a gentle wool cycle); lay flat to dry. | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat; de-pill with a cashmere comb early on, after which it stabilises. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are priced identically, so it comes down to what you want out of a sweater. Lean L.L.Bean for classic cold-weather layering, durable everyday wear, and traditional styling; pick Quince for affordable real cashmere, soft layering, and anyone wanting luxury fibre without the luxury price.
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