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Browse all Sunspel sweaters →Women's Merino Silk Zip Neck Jumper in Ivory
The verdict
Fit
Sunspel's refined fitted silhouette with zip neck allowing adjustable neck coverage. Merino-silk blend drapes well and has good recovery. True to size.
Quality
Merino-silk at Sunspel's level is reliable: soft, temperature-regulating, and durable. Zip closure adds practicality without sacrificing hand. Expect 5+ seasons.
Is the price fair?
Mid-premium pricing justified by fiber quality and zip functionality. The closure adds genuine utility over crew or roll necks.
Best for
Women layering actively or in fluctuating temperatures; anyone who appreciates zip closure for breathability and neck adjustment.
Care
Hand wash in cool water; lay flat to dry. Check the zip mechanism occasionally for smooth operation.
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
