We may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you.
Browse all Drake's sweaters →Olive Brushed Cable Knit Shetland Crew Neck Jumper
The verdict
Fit
Standard crew neck cut, straightforward fit. Drake's typically run true to size; check the brand's sizing guide for shoulder drops.
Quality
Brushed Shetland wool jumper with expected cable-knit texture and construction quality consistent with Drake's mid-tier knitwear line.
Is the price fair?
In line with the brand's typical pricing. Olive adds versatility at the same 245 GBP cost as the red colorway.
Best for
The layerer and wardrobe builder seeking a neutral wool base that pairs with everything.
Care
Hand wash gently and dry flat; Shetland wool resists pilling if treated carefully.
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
