Cruciani is an Italian cashmere knitwear house established in 1992 by Luca Caprai, continuing his family's Umbrian textile tradition. It operates from Trevi in the province of Perugia and is known for very fine-gauge cashmere treated with distinctive washes and finishes. Sweaters retail around $475–715; the Cruciani C bracelet line launched in 2011 is a separate business.
Key facts
- Founded 1992 by Luca Caprai; based at Trevi in the province of Perugia, Umbria
- Works mainly in cashmere alongside silk, linen and cotton yarns
- Known for fine-gauge cashmere with technical washes and finishes
- Cashmere sweaters retail around $475–715
Fibres and construction
Cruciani works principally in Cashmere, Silk & silk blends, Sea Island & long-staple cotton. Construction and techniques associated with the house include fully-fashioned and seamless. It is based in Italy, a country that is the largest and most influential luxury knitwear producer.
How to judge Cruciani quality
- For cashmere pieces, look for a stated micron count or grade, 2-ply yarn for sweaters, and a dense knit with no daylight through plain areas. See the cashmere grading guide.
- This house knits fully-fashioned: check for fashioning marks along the armhole and flat, linked seams inside — the signatures of shaped, stitch-by-stitch construction.
- Seamless whole-garment pieces have no seams to inspect; judge them on stitch evenness, weight and how cleanly the neck and cuffs finish.
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Cruciani: frequently asked questions
Where is Cruciani knitwear made?
Cruciani is based in Trevi, Umbria, Italy. Founded 1992 by Luca Caprai; based at Trevi in the province of Perugia, Umbria.
What is Cruciani known for?
Cruciani is known for ultrafine Umbrian cashmere with unusual washes and technical finishes. Its principal fibres are Cashmere, Silk & silk blends and Sea Island & long-staple cotton.
Is Cruciani a luxury brand?
Cruciani sits in the luxury tier of this index (roughly $400–$1,000 for a sweater). Its construction methods include fully-fashioned and seamless. It is listed here on the basis of fibre quality, construction and provenance rather than price alone.
How much does Cruciani knitwear cost?
Cruciani is roughly $400–$1,000 for a sweater at the time of writing. Cashmere sweaters retail around $475–715
Sources
Facts verified against the sources above on 16 September 2026. Prices are indicative and change; check the house's own site.