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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Putty Brushed Cable Knit Shetland Crew Neck Jumper
The verdict
Fit
Standard crew neck, true-to-size Drake's fit. Putty (warm greige) is forgiving for both color and fit assessment.
Quality
Brushed cable-knit Shetland wool, consistent with Drake's quality baseline. Putty masks minor wear and pilling better than saturated colors.
Is the price fair?
245 GBP is standard for Drake's cable-knit crew necks across all colorways. Putty's utility doesn't change the pricing.
Best for
The wardrobe minimalist seeking a warm neutral that pairs with any bottom and blends with other neutrals.
Care
Hand wash and dry flat; putty/greige tones are forgiving with standard wool care.
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
