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Browse all Drake's polos →Olive Alpaca Wool Knitted Polo
The verdict
Fit
Alpaca knit is delicate and fluid; expect a refined, close fit that drapes differently than cotton or standard wool.
Quality
Alpaca-blend knitwear is expensive to make; at this price, Drake's delivers meticulous gauge control and soft finishing.
Is the price fair?
345 GBP for alpaca is fair—material cost is real, and Drake's knit quality justifies premium positioning.
Best for
Luxury casual wearers or someone seeking a noticeably different hand; olive works across many palettes.
Care
Alpaca is delicate; hand-wash cool, dry flat, and store carefully to avoid pilling or shape loss.
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)