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Browse all Drake's polos →Navy Merino Wool Knitted Polo
The verdict
Fit
Knitted merino typically drapes softly; fit likely semi-fitted to relaxed. Merino's elasticity means minor size variation is forgiving.
Quality
Merino wool resists odor and pilling better than standard wool. Drake's execution should ensure a smooth hand feel and durable knit structure.
Is the price fair?
Premium pricing is appropriate for merino wool; the price reflects both fiber premium and brand positioning. Worth it for someone wanting natural fiber performance.
Best for
Someone seeking a versatile wool layer that works across seasons, values natural fiber properties, and doesn't mind the investment.
Care
Merino wool requires care—gentle hand wash or wool-cycle machine wash, lay flat to dry, avoid heat.
What owners report about Drake's polos
Drake's polos split into heavyweight piqué cotton styles and knitted cotton-linen styles, and fabric weight is the first thing owners mention: several wear the piqué constantly and count the thick cloth as a plus, while one reviewer found the material so heavy and thick it "almost felt like cotton canvas" and passed on it. The knitted polos get specific praise for fit, cut and collar, though even fans call them extravagantly expensive. One long-term owner reports the piqué's colour faded with frequent wear (revived with a home machine dye), and owners note the distinctive 70s-style collar on the long-sleeve piqué.
- Strengths
- Owners call the piqué polo very well executed and hard-wearing, and praise the fit, cut and collar of the knitted cotton-linen polos.
- Watch out for
- The heavy, thick piqué hand polarizes owners, colour fades with heavy wear, and the knitted polos are repeatedly flagged as extremely expensive even by people who like them.
- Sizing
- One owner who sized down in the knitted polo for a slimmer look concluded the design intent is a boxier, 1950s-style silhouette with longer, fuller sleeves — sizing down works against the cut.
About Drake's's polos line as a whole. Sources: Styleforum — Drake's appreciation thread, p.931 (piqué polo weight) · Styleforum — Drake's appreciation thread, p.507 (long-sleeve piqué owner)