Used cashmere sweaters in the UK typically sell for £20 to £90 (about $27 to $120). Cashmere is bought on condition of the fibre, so the two things that decide your price are pilling and moth holes — and both need photographing rather than describing.
What cashmere sweaters are worth in the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £90 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £76 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £58 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £40 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £22 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Two-ply or heavier construction with real weight to it
- No pilling, or pilling that has been properly removed
What pulls it down
- Felting or shrinkage from a hot wash
- Thin single-ply knits that have gone see-through at the elbows
Selling a cashmere sweater in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
The UK has the deepest second-hand habit of any of our markets — charity shops, car boot sales and online resale have been mainstream here for decades, so buyers arrive already comfortable with used goods and already know roughly what things are worth.
Royal Mail, Evri and InPost cover the whole country, and InPost lockers mean neither side has to be in for a delivery. Tracked 48 is the usual default for small parcels.
Distance selling rules bind traders, not private sellers, but an item must still be as described and anything sold as working must actually work.
Working out what yours is worth
- Hold the knit up to the light to reveal moth damage and thin patches
- Check the composition label for the cashmere percentage and ply
Getting it ready
- De-pill it properly with a cashmere comb or a fabric shaver. This takes twenty minutes and reliably adds to the price.
- Hand-wash gently if it needs it, and reshape flat to dry — never hang a wet cashmere sweater.
Photograph
- Laid flat, front, on a contrasting plain surface
- A close, well-lit shot of the knit surface after de-pilling, to prove the condition
- Any hole, thin patch or repair, photographed against a light background so the size is clear
Put in the description
- The exact cashmere percentage, and what the rest of the blend is
- Pit-to-pit and body length laid flat
- Whether there are any moth holes, however small, and how many
Put the cashmere percentage and the brand in the title, because “100% Cashmere” is the search and a blend is a different product: “100% Cashmere Crew Neck Jumper, Camel, Size M”. If it is a blend, say the percentage rather than letting a buyer assume.
Light, compact and cheap to post, so there is no reason to limit yourself to local buyers. Fold with tissue rather than compressing it hard, and use a waterproof mailing bag.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the £90 a buyer pays is the £90 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in the UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for cashmere sweaters.
Common questions
Where can I sell a cashmere sweater in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Is it really 100% cashmere?
Photograph the composition label. Do not paraphrase it — buyers in this category read labels closely and will ask again if you do.
Is used cashmere worth buying or selling?
Yes, on both sides. Good cashmere outlasts most wardrobes, and buyers actively look for it second hand because the new price is high.
Does de-pilling actually increase what I get?
Noticeably. It takes a few minutes with a comb or a fabric shaver and makes the difference between looking tired and looking cared for.
More: how to sell a cashmere sweater, what cashmere sweaters are worth, or Clothing across the United Kingdom.