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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Black Brushed Shetland Crew Neck Jumper
The verdict
Fit
Drake's crew-neck jumpers typically cut fitted. Brushed Shetland suggests a softer hand than standard Shetland. True to UK sizing.
Quality
Drake's Shetland pieces are robustly finished. Brushed fiber resists pilling and develops character with age. Seams are tight.
Is the price fair?
At 225 GBP for a Shetland crew, this is mid-to-premium tier. Fair price for Drake's brand and fiber quality, though not budget-friendly.
Best for
Standalone wear or as a reliable layer; someone valuing British knitwear heritage and willing to invest in durability.
Care
Shetland is hardy; regular washing is less risky than merino, though hand-gentle cycles are still recommended. Reshape while damp.
What owners report about Drake's sweaters
Owners on Styleforum report the knits holding up to heavy use — one wore a fair isle cashmere piece hard all winter with little to any pilling. The range is knitted by different outside mills, and owners note the specs vary between models, so fit is not consistent across the line: some pieces are reported to run small in the chest and body length while others run large. Price is the recurring gripe — even posters who like the knitwear say the brand tends to overcharge relative to what comparable Scottish-knit pieces cost.
- Strengths
- Durability — owners report seasons of hard wear with minimal pilling on the wool and cashmere knits.
- Watch out for
- Sizing is inconsistent from style to style because different mills knit different models, and several owners consider the line overpriced for what it is.
- Sizing
- Measurements differ between models, so owners advise checking each piece's measurements rather than trusting your usual size — and when in doubt, sizing up.
About Drake's's sweaters line as a whole. Sources: Who produces Drake's cashmere sweaters/cardigans? — Styleforum · Drakes Knitwear Question - Odd Sizing — Styleforum
