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Browse all Sunspel jackets & outerwear →Men's Merino Milano Zip Jacket in Sandstone
The verdict
Fit
Milano knit is characteristically lightweight and drapey. Expect a slim but not tight fit through the torso, with room for layering. Merino tends to be dimensionally stable — sizing should hold over time.
Quality
Merino wool at this price point from Sunspel means good durability and itch resistance. Milano construction is typically flatlock seamed and well-finished, resisting pilling better than coarser wools.
Is the price fair?
At £261, competitive for merino knitwear at Sunspel's quality level. Mid-tier pricing reflects the brand's reputation without premium-yarn markup.
Best for
Men who layer seasonally and want a lightweight, packable zip layer in refined merino.
Care
Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent; flat dry to preserve the lightweight knit structure.
What owners report about Sunspel jackets & outerwear
There is almost no dedicated third-party coverage of Sunspel's jacket range — owner discussion of the brand centers on its t-shirts, polos, and underwear, and the brand's long-running forum thread contains no outerwear reports at all. The one independent write-up of a jacket praises the showerproof cotton mac's execution, materials, and all-season lining. Brand-level Trustpilot feedback skews negative, with reviewers reporting discoloration and shape loss after a few washes on shirts and slow or absent customer service, though none of those complaints concern the jackets specifically.
- Strengths
- The lone dedicated review rates the outerwear's design execution and functional materials highly, consistent with the brand's reputation built on its basics.
- Watch out for
- Jacket-specific owner reporting is nearly nonexistent, so the range is largely unvetted, and brand-level reviewers complain about customer service and post-wash quality on other garments.
About Sunspel's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: The Sunday Sale: Take 10 Percent Off this Stylish Sunspel Rain Jacket for Spring – The Style Guide · Sunspel Reviews – Trustpilot · Sunspel - Official thread – Styleforum