Women's Extrafine Merino 140's Knits

Women’s Extrafine Merino 140’s Knits represent a category of refined lightweight knitwear created with exceptionally fine merino wool fibres. Known for their smoothness and remarkable softness, 140’s extrafine merino yarns allow the creation of garments that feel light on the skin while maintaining natural warmth and breathability. Within the MaisonCashmere collections, these knitwear pieces embody the balance between Italian craftsmanship, premium natural fibres, and understated elegance that defines modern luxury knitwear.

Quality and yarns used
The garments in this category are made from extrafine merino wool 140’s, a particularly fine grade of merino fibre valued for its softness, elasticity, and thermoregulating properties. This high-quality wool allows the creation of extremely smooth yarns that produce lightweight, breathable knitwear suitable for year-round wear. MaisonCashmere knitting techniques ensure even stitches and a refined surface, resulting in garments that maintain their comfort, shape, and durability over time.

Styles and variants available
The collection includes a variety of women’s knitwear silhouettes such as crew neck sweaters, V-neck pullovers, lightweight turtlenecks, cardigans, and fine layering pieces. The fineness of the yarn allows ultrafine gauges that create garments with a smooth texture and elegant drape. Minimal details, balanced proportions, and a refined colour palette contribute to the timeless character of these knitwear designs.

Occasions to wear
Extrafine merino knitwear is particularly suited to transitional seasons and indoor environments where comfort and breathability are essential. These garments function naturally as refined base layers during colder months or as standalone pieces in milder climates. Their lightweight structure makes them ideal for everyday wear, professional settings, and travel.

Style and pairing ideas
Women’s extrafine merino knits pair easily with tailored trousers, skirts, or relaxed knitwear pieces, creating balanced and elegant outfits. Neutral tones offer versatility within minimalist wardrobes, while seasonal colours add subtle character. Their thin and smooth construction also makes them ideal for layering beneath jackets, coats, or structured blazers.

Alongside cashmere and other noble fibres, the use of extrafine merino wool within the MaisonCashmere collections reflects a broader commitment to premium natural materials and sophisticated knitwear construction. Each garment embodies the MaisonCashmere philosophy: carefully selected fibres, precise Italian manufacturing, and knitwear designed to combine comfort, elegance, and longevity.

Why choose extrafine merino knitwear?
Extrafine merino wool offers exceptional softness, elasticity, and natural temperature regulation, creating garments that remain comfortable, breathable, and elegant throughout the year.

How to care for extrafine merino garments?
Wash gently in cold water or on a delicate wool cycle, dry flat to maintain the garment’s shape, and store folded. Proper care preserves the softness and performance of merino fibres over time.