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Merino Honeycomb Crewneck

Name: Reigning Champ Merino Honeycomb Crewneck
Brand: Reigning Champ
SKU: reigning-champ-merino-honeycomb-crewneck-navy
Price: 225 USD

Sweaters

$225

The verdict

Merino at 225 USD puts this in premium territory; honeycomb knit suggests texture, but price-to-weight ratio is steep for a crewneck.

Fit

Honeycomb knit structure will have texture and likely breathe well. Crewneck cut; merino is structured, so fit should be close to body and stable through multiple wears.

Quality

Merino wool resists odor and wrinkles, which justifies premium pricing. Honeycomb is less dense than plain knits, so weight and warmth will be moderate—appropriate for shoulder seasons.

Price check

At 225 USD for merino, you're paying a significant brand premium over base fiber cost. The construction is solid, but direct-to-consumer merino brands offer similar knits at 40-60% less.

Best for

Travelers and active wearers who value merino's odor resistance and wrinkle tolerance over cost.

Care

Machine wash cold on wool cycle; lay flat to dry. Merino rarely needs washing due to natural antimicrobial properties.

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What owners report about Reigning Champ sweaters

In-depth reviews of the brand all cover its cotton fleece, where construction gets consistent praise — the knit cardigan line itself has almost no dedicated third-party coverage. The few owners who mention it are positive: one names the merino rib shawl cardigan a favorite, describing it as thick and cuddly. Separately, one owner advises checking the made-in label before buying, saying some production has recently moved overseas.

Strengths: What little owner commentary exists praises the heavier merino knits for warmth and substance, against a brand-wide reputation for solid stitching and construction.
Watch out for: Dedicated coverage of the knit line is close to nonexistent, and one owner cautions that not everything is made in Canada anymore — check the label.

About Reigning Champ's sweaters line as a whole. Sources: Your favorite for cardigans 2025 — r/malefashionadvice (owner comment on the merino rib shawl cardigan) · OOTD 2024 hits — r/bigmenfashionadvice (owner comment on a Reigning Champ cardigan) · Reigning Champ Review: I Tried Their Bestsellers — The Adult Man (brand-level; covers fleece, not knitwear)