Universal Standard’s Better Than Wool Cardigan is made from 50% rayon, 28% polyester, 22% nylon — the brand’s proprietary “Better Than Wool” yarn, engineered to replicate the loft and warmth of cashmere without natural animal fiber. The yarn is soft against the skin, pill-resistant, and designed for a skimming, close-to-body fit that layers cleanly under structured outerwear.
Layer over a fitted turtleneck and tuck into ponte trousers for a warm work look, or wear over a shirt dress with ankle boots for a polished cold-weather outfit.
Universal Standard’s “Better Than Wool” yarn is a rayon-polyester-nylon blend with zero animal fiber — making the Better Than Wool Cardigan a fully machine-washable, wool-free alternative for those who want the warmth and loft of a wool knit without the itch, allergens, or dry-clean restriction.
