The 7 best sweaters for men in 2025, tested and reviewed

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There are a few indicators that signal fall's arrival: the leaves changing color and falling off the trees, the sun setting sooner and the air getting brisker, marking the start of sweater weather.

If fall is your favorite season, you already get the hype, but a solid sweater is a versatile style staple that can last you a lifetime, if cared for correctly. In this piece, we'll be highlighting the best sweaters for men, with options ranging from a super cozy cardigan and a lightweight linen pick to affordable and luxury cashmere and everything in between.

What makes a men's sweater worth the spend is its fabrication (no crazy, scratchy blends, please), fit, and overall build. So, to help you choose the right one, our men's style expert has tested and reviewed a bunch, highlighting the best of the best.

The best sweaters for men in 2025, at a glance

• Best cashmere sweater: Suitsupply Long Sleeve Cashmere Polo
• Most lightweight: The Tie Bar Wabash Linen Crewneck Sweater
• Best cardigan: Suitsupply Crewneck Cardigan
• Most versatile: Buck Mason Seafarer Cotton Rib Crew
• Most affordable: Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
• Roomiest sweater: Abercrombie & Fitch Oversized Cable Crew Sweater
• Best half-zip pick: Banana Republic Merino Half-Zip Sweater 

How we test

We put all of our products through a rigorous testing process and these men's sweaters are no different. We consider the fabrication, the fit (is it truly standard, slim or tailored, for example), the length, the quality of the material, and more.

You can read more about how we test fashion and accessories on our dedicated page.

Why trust us

While implementing and enforcing a thorough testing process is essential for producing honest and well-researched content, we also believe that experience is invaluable. This is why all of our testers are experts in their field.

Moriba has been testing and reviewing men's fashion for over six years and formulates the testing methodologies and rubrics we use in our tech, men's style and travel reviews and buying guides.

His reviews are honest, impartial, direct and don't shy away from highlighting the bad as much as the good to help you make the most informed buying decision.

The 7 best sweaters for men in 2025, tested and reviewed

1. Best cashmere sweater: Suitsupply Long Sleeve Cashmere Polo

2. Most lightweight: The Tie Bar Wabash Linen Crewneck Sweater

3. Best cardigan: Suitsupply Crewneck Cardigan

4. Most versatile: Buck Mason Seafarer Cotton Rib Crew

5. Most affordable: Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater

6. Roomiest sweater: Abercrombie & Fitch Oversized Cable Crew Sweater

7. Best half-zip pick: Banana Republic Merino Half-Zip Sweater 

Our Verdict

While choosing the right men's sweater mostly depends on your personal style and fit preference, there are a few general standouts that I've found were just universally impressive. 

The Buck Mason Seafarer Cotton Rib Crew was my favorite all-around sweater that was versatile enough for both layering and standalone wear.

The Suitsupply Long Sleeve Cashmere Polo is my favorite cashmere piece and the one that I recommend to friends and family the most. It checks all of the boxes I look for in a quality cashmere sweater: it's buttery soft (both on the body and to the touch), has elevated design elements like ribbed cuffs for a unique design and has a tailored fit that lends to that custom-made feel.

The Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater is another major standout, given its value for money. A 100% cashmere sweater for $60 is just about unheard of, and its premium quality and affordable price make this an absolute unicorn find.

FAQ

What type of sweater is best for cold weather?

Cashmere, Merino wool and alpaca are the best sweater materials for staying warm in cold weather. Since these are natural fibers, they trap heat and insulate well. So, the Banana Republic Merino Half-Zip Sweater, Suitsupply Crewneck Cardigan and Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater would be some of the best picks for staying warm.

Blends that include wool and acrylic like the Abercrombie & Fitch Oversized Cable Crew Sweater can also provide a decent amount of warmth, but not as much as the ones previously mentioned. 

While polyester is not the best pick for warmth retention, it can be moisture-wicking, depending on the fabrication or blend.