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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Grey Melange Merino Crew Neck Jumper
The verdict
Fit
Merino cuts typically run fitted; expect a cleaner, less baggy silhouette than brushed Shetland crews.
Quality
Merino is finer and softer than Shetland, pilling less and aging better; Drake's construction is precise.
Is the price fair?
GBP 295 for merino is mid-tier fair pricing; merino justifies the cost through longevity and hand feel.
Best for
Year-round crewneck for someone willing to invest in longevity over seasonal basics.
Care
Hand wash in cool water or delicate machine cycle; dry flat and avoid heat to preserve merino's natural properties.
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
