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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Navy Brushed Cable Knit Shetland Crew Neck Jumper
The verdict
Fit
Crew neck, standard fit. Navy works at any size and Drake's is consistent; this is a safe choice for fit.
Quality
Brushed cable-knit Shetland, mid-weight wool. Navy dye is stable; expect minimal fading and good pilling resistance with care.
Is the price fair?
245 GBP is in-line with Drake's cable-knit pricing across all colorways. Navy adds no premium and no discount.
Best for
Anyone wanting a reliable navy jumper that layers and works across seasons.
Care
Hand wash and dry flat; navy holds color well if not over-dried in direct heat.
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
