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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Red Brushed Shetland Crew Neck Jumper
The verdict
Fit
Drake's crew-neck jumpers fit close to the body. Brushed Shetland is softer than standard; expect true-to-size UK fit.
Quality
Drake's Shetland construction is sturdy. Brushed finishing softens the fiber and resists pilling. Seams hold up to repeated wear.
Is the price fair?
At 225 GBP, this is mid-to-premium tier. The price reflects Drake's heritage and brushed Shetland quality, fair for the maker, not a budget choice.
Best for
Statement color in knitwear; someone who values heritage British brands and durability over trendy silhouettes.
Care
Shetland is hardy; hand wash or use wool-gentle machine cycles. Red may bleed initially—wash separately if new. Reshape while damp.
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
