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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Ecru Multi Thick Stripe Brushed Shetland Crew Neck Jumper
The verdict
Fit
Brushed Shetland with thick stripes reads textured and relaxed. Ecru base with multi-colour stripes is warm-toned. Expect casual, roomier fit; size true for comfort.
Quality
Brushed Shetland from Drake's at this price is durable and resistant to pilling. Thick stripes distribute wear evenly. Expect three-plus seasons of casual rotation.
Is the price fair?
Budget-friendly for a striped crew-neck from a heritage brand. Good value if colour and pattern appeal to you.
Best for
A casual dresser wanting a warm-toned striped jumper for everyday autumn and winter wear.
Care
Wash inside-out to preserve stripe vibrancy; machine wash on wool cycle and lay flat to dry.
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
