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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Green and Ecru Stripe Brushed Shetland Crew Neck Jumper
The verdict
Fit
Brushed Shetland has a looser nap and softer hand than twist; expect a more casual cut than the fairisle. Drake's crew-neck sits traditionally; size up slightly if you prefer room through the chest.
Quality
Shetland wool from Drake's at this price typically holds up well through repeated wearing. Brushing softens the wool but slightly increases pilling risk; vacuuming before washing helps.
Is the price fair?
Budget-friendly for a named British knitwear brand. Shetland at this tier represents honest value—no premium fibre premium, just solid midweight wool.
Best for
A shopper new to Drake's who wants a laid-back striped jumper for casual rotation without overspending on cashmere.
Care
Brush with a de-pilling comb before first wash; machine wash on a wool cycle and 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
