Loro Piana Knitwear & Sweaters: Buyer's FAQ

How can I tell a Loro Piana sweater is authentic? We authenticate every sweater in-house, and the tells are in the details counterfeiters get wrong. We read the composition label — a genuine one carries a Lotto (lot), Matricola (serial) and Colore code, with the "LORO PIANA S.p.A." header printed crisply, never bleeding into the fabric — and check the woven brand label and its stitching. We look at the knit itself (even tension, fully-fashioned seams, springy intact cuffs) and feel the fibre: real Loro Piana cashmere, baby cashmere and vicuña have a loft and spring no synthetic blend matches. On recent pieces we verify the Aura Blockchain / NFC certificate. Because genuine labels vary by year and region, we never rely on a single marker — if a sweater doesn't pass every checkpoint, we don't list it.

What are Loro Piana knitwear made of? Loro Piana knitwear is cashmere, baby cashmere, vicuña or fine wool and silk blends. Every listing states the exact composition and our condition grade.

How should Loro Piana knitwear fit? Loro Piana follows Italian sizing, and knitwear varies by model — from slim roll-necks to relaxed cardigans. Check the chest and length measurements we publish on each piece rather than the label size alone.

Is a pre-owned Loro Piana sweater worth it? Yes. The build lasts for years, so a pre-owned sweater or cardigan at a fraction of retail is sound value, and every pre-owned piece is graded transparently (Unworn with tags, Unworn, Excellent, Very Good). And every piece is authenticated — if one is ever proven inauthentic, we refund it in full — with a 14-day return policy, so you can buy with confidence.

How to Buy Loro Piana Knitwear & Sweaters

From the knitwear we inspect, the tells are pilling or felting at the underarm and cuffs, the elasticity of the ribbing, and any thinning or pulls in the knit. We grade each of these before a sweater is listed, new or pre-owned.

Layer Loro Piana knitwear under a blazer or coat, or wear it alone with tailored trousers.

Fold rather than hang, wash cold or have it professionally cleaned, and store with cedar to protect it. Every sweater at Sanpetuna — new and pre-owned — is authenticated by hand and backed by a 14-day return policy; if a piece is ever proven inauthentic, we refund it in full.

Loro Piana Knitwear & Sweaters — New & Pre-Owned, Authenticated

Discover Loro Piana knitwear at Sanpetuna, new and pre-owned. Founded in 1924, Loro Piana is celebrated for the world's finest natural fibres — cashmere, baby cashmere and vicuña — and uncompromising Italian craftsmanship. Our curated collection brings together cashmere sweaters, cardigans and roll-necks, each authenticated by hand by the Sanpetuna team.

Every piece is the real thing: we verify the label, knit, seams and fibre before listing, and grade each pre-owned sweater transparently so you know exactly what you're buying. If an item is ever proven inauthentic, we refund it in full, and a 14-day return policy means buying Loro Piana pre-owned carries no more risk than buying new.

Choosing Loro Piana knitwear, new or pre-owned, is a considered, sustainable way to build a refined wardrobe — luxury moving from ownership to circulation. Browse the full selection below, or get notified when new pieces arrive.