We may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you.
Browse all Drake's sweaters →Orange Brushed Shetland Crew Neck Jumper
The verdict
Fit
Crew neck, standard Drake's fit. Orange is visually prominent but doesn't affect fit; expect true-to-size sizing.
Quality
Brushed Shetland wool, consistent with Drake's perennials line. Orange dye may require slightly more careful washing than neutrals.
Is the price fair?
225 GBP is the baseline Drake's Shetland crew-neck pricing. Orange is seasonal without a color markup.
Best for
The person seeking a warm seasonal color in a reliable wool jumper that breaks from neutral monotony.
Care
Hand wash separately the first time; orange dyes can bleed slightly in cool water initially.
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
