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Sea Island Cotton Crew Sweater
About John Smedley’s sweaters: John Smedley is a 240-year-old English knitwear house — fine-gauge merino and Sea Island cotton sweaters fully-fashioned in Derbyshire, a benchmark for refined fine knits.
Is the price honest?
Premium at $235 for a fully-fashioned fine knit from a 240-year-old English house. Reviewers cite the precision, drape and longevity as worth it; the fine gauge is thin and less warm, and the cut runs slim.
Our take
John Smedley is one of the oldest knitwear factories in the world, and its fine-gauge merino and Sea Island cotton sweaters are a benchmark for refined, lightweight knits. Each is fully-fashioned (knitted to shape, not cut) in Derbyshire, giving a clean finish and a slim, elegant drape. Owners praise the precision, the longevity and the way the fine gauge layers under tailoring. The honest caveats: the very fine 30-gauge knit is thin and less warm than chunky wool, the slim English cut runs close, and the price is premium. For a refined, long-lasting fine knit, it is a standard-setter.
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Write the first honest reviewThe details
- Material
- Fine-gauge (30-gauge) extra-fine merino wool or Sea Island cotton, fully-fashioned.
- Fit
- Slim elegant English cut, true to size; runs close.
- Quality
- Premium — fully-fashioned in England, precise finishing, long-lasting; resists pilling well.
- Best for
- Refined fine-gauge layering, tailored looks, and a long-lasting English knit.
- Care
- Gentle wool cycle or hand-wash and lay flat to dry; reshape while damp.
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