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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Red Brushed Cable Knit Shetland Crew Neck Jumper
The verdict
Fit
Classic crew neck, true to Drake's tailored fit. Standard sizing typical of the brand; most shoppers stay true to size.
Quality
Drake's Shetland jumpers deliver reliable construction and modest weight appropriate to the material. Expect durability over multiple seasons with basic care.
Is the price fair?
Mid-range for premium British knitwear. 245 GBP is the going rate for Drake's wool jumpers; fair for the brand reputation and Shetland wool quality.
Best for
Anyone wanting a refined wool jumper in a distinctive red without trend-chasing.
Care
Hand wash or use a wool cycle; lay flat to dry to preserve shape.
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
