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Browse all Sunspel sweaters →Women's Lambswool Crew Neck Jumper in Black
The verdict
Fit
Sunspel tends toward a refined, fitted crew that skims the body without clinging. Expect to size true; the fit is noticeably more refined than casual streetwear.
Quality
Lambswool at Sunspel's level is reliable: soft, warm, and built to last. Expect 4-5+ seasons of regular wear with minimal pilling if cared for properly.
Is the price fair?
Mid-premium pricing for British-made lambswool in the contemporary knitwear market. The value lies in fiber quality, thoughtful construction, and longevity over trend.
Best for
Women building a refined, durability-focused wardrobe; anyone who wears jumpers as foundational pieces rather than trend items.
Care
Hand wash or use a gentle wool cycle; lay flat to dry and reshape while damp.
What owners report about Sunspel sweaters
Editorial coverage of Sunspel's knitwear is strongly positive: a Robb Report review of the brand's British wool jumper praises how locally the wool is sourced and processed and rates the finished knit's feel highly, at an $835 list price. Buyer reviews are more mixed — some recent Trustpilot customers report the quality slipping, including a jumper arriving unclean and disappointment at a £295 price, while longer-term customers report years of purchases without issues. Forum discussion on Styleforum is generally favorable on the knits' softness but flags that the brand reworked its sizing, with newer pieces cut larger than older ones.
- Strengths
- Reviewers rate the materials and construction highly, with editorial coverage singling out the sourcing and the finished knit's feel.
- Watch out for
- The most common complaints are price for what you get and reports from some recent buyers that quality control has slipped, including items arriving unclean.
- Sizing
- Styleforum users report Sunspel reworked its sizing and newer pieces run larger than older versions of the same garments, so recent stock may fit roomier than owners of older pieces expect.
About Sunspel's sweaters line as a whole. Sources: Review: Sunspel's Luxury British Wool Jumper Is Worthy of the Name — Robb Report · Sunspel Reviews — Trustpilot · Sunspel Reviews — Trustpilot (page 2) · Sunspel — Official thread — Styleforum
