Women's Turtleneck Sweaters

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Turtlenecks

The warmest neckline you own, right up to the chin — a fold-over collar that holds the heat on the coldest days and sits just as well under a coat as it does on its own. In lighter knits for layering and warmer ones for deep winter, so there's a turtleneck here for most of the year.

Women's turtleneck sweaters

A turtleneck does one job better than anything else in the closet: it keeps you warm right up to the chin. The fold-over collar traps heat on the coldest days — and the right one does it without weight or itch, whatever it's knit from.

Turtleneck, mock or funnel?

A turtleneck has a tall collar that folds over on itself for full coverage. A mock neck sits shorter and doesn't fold. A funnel neck stands away from the skin rather than hugging it. If you want the most warmth and coverage at the neck, the turtleneck is the one to reach for.

Cashmere or a lighter knit?

For warmth that feels like almost nothing, the cashmere turtlenecks are the ones to keep for years. For something you can layer year-round or wash more easily, lighter cotton and blended knits do the job without the heat. Not sure? Cashmere for deep winter and travel; a lighter knit for milder days and layering. Each product page lists exactly what it's made from.

How to care for them — and easy returns

Care depends on the knit: cashmere lasts longest dry cleaned — or gently hand-washed in cool water if you're comfortable with it — then reshaped flat to dry and stored folded, never hung. Cotton and blended turtlenecks are easier: a cold gentle cycle and a flat dry. Layer one under a cardigan as it cools, or when you'd rather skip the fold, a mock neck gives you coverage with less bulk. Not the right fit? Exchanges and store credit are easy within 21 days — see our Return & Refund Policy for the details.

Turtleneck questions, answered

When should I wear a turtleneck?

Whenever you want the most warmth and coverage at the neck — on the coldest days on its own, or layered under a coat, blazer or cardigan the rest of the time. The fold-over collar does the work a scarf usually would.

What's the difference between a turtleneck, a mock neck and a funnel neck?

A turtleneck has a tall collar that folds over for full coverage. A mock neck is shorter and doesn't fold. A funnel neck stands away from the neck instead of hugging it. Turtleneck for the most warmth; mock for the same coverage with less bulk.

What materials and weights do they come in?

A few — from cashmere for the warmest, softest option to lighter cotton and blended knits you can layer year-round and wash more easily. Each product page lists the exact material and weight, so check the one you're considering.

How do I care for them?

It depends on the knit. For cashmere we recommend dry cleaning — the safest way to keep the collar's shape and the soft hand; a gentle cool wash and a flat dry works too if you're experienced with cashmere. Cotton and blended turtlenecks are easier: a cold gentle cycle and a flat dry. Store them folded rather than hung so the collar holds its shape.

Will it pill?

A little at first — and that's normal for cashmere, not a flaw. Those early pills are short, loose fibers working their way to the surface, mostly where things rub, like the sides and underarms. The good news: with good cashmere the loose fibers shed within the first several wears and the pilling drops off sharply, instead of going on and on the way cheaper cashmere does. A quick pass with a cashmere comb or stone clears the early pills, and resting a sweater a day between wears and storing it folded keep it smooth for years. (Cotton and cotton-blend styles pill far less to begin with.)