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Brown Alpaca Lambswool Ribbed Integral Collar Jumper

Name: Drake's Brown Alpaca Lambswool Ribbed Integral Collar Jumper
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-brown-alpaca-lambswool-ribbed-integral-collar-jumper
Price: 495 GBP

Sweaters

£495

The verdict

A blended alpaca-lambswool jumper from Drake's at mid-range pricing—softer than pure wool with subtle luxury feel.

Fit

Alpaca-lambswool blend is softer and drapier than 100% wool. Integral collar suggests structure and fits close to the neck. Brown is warm and forgiving. Expect a refined, fitted silhouette.

Quality

Alpaca adds softness and a subtle sheen; blended with lambswool reduces pilling risk from pure alpaca. The ribbed integral collar avoids seam stress. Expect three-plus seasons if rotated.

Price check

Mid-tier for a blend piece with subtle luxury materials. Fair if the softness justifies the step up from pure wool without cashmere cost.

Best for

A shopper wanting a softer-than-wool jumper in warm brown for transitional layering and smart-casual wear.

Care

Hand wash in cool water with gentle agitation; lay flat to dry. The alpaca content makes it slightly more delicate than pure wool.

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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