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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Green Brushed Shetland Mock Neck Jumper
The verdict
Fit
Mock-neck cut; Shetland wool is dense and will hold structure through repeated wear.
Quality
Brushed Shetland is durable and typically softer than raw wool; the finish improves feel without sacrificing longevity.
Is the price fair?
Mid-market UK pricing. Fair value for a heritage brand's own-label knitwear made in recognizable construction.
Best for
Shoppers seeking traditional British knitwear with a soft finish and mock-neck silhouette.
Care
Gentle hand-wash or wool cycle; dry flat to prevent stretching the mock-neck binding.
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
