Closed vs William Lockie: which sweater wins?
Both land in the premium tier — the Closed Merino Wool Sweater at $200, the William Lockie Geelong Lambswool Crew Sweater at $215, just $15 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Closed | William Lockie | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $215 |
| Material | Merino wool, cotton or cashmere blends depending on style, fine-mid gauge. | Geelong lambswool (Scottish cashmere and merino across the line), fully-fashioned in Scotland. |
| Fit | Clean contemporary fit, true to size. | Classic traditional fit, true to size. |
| Quality | High — quality knit and clean European finishing; fine wool pills over time. | Premium — fully-fashioned in Scotland, soft and durable; resists pilling well. |
| Best for | European contemporary outfits, clean cuts, and quality merino or cashmere knits. | Heritage Scottish lambswool, a deep colour range, and classic durable layering. |
| Care | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat to dry; shave any pilling. | Gentle wool cycle or hand-wash and lay flat to dry; reshape while damp. |
Closed's merino ($200) and William Lockie's Geelong lambswool crew ($215) sit $15 apart, both clean knits but built differently. Closed offers a contemporary European cut in fine merino; William Lockie is fully-fashioned in Scotland in Geelong lambswool that resists pilling. The extra $15 mostly buys construction and durability rather than a different look.
$15 cheaper, clean contemporary cut, fine merino softness, European finishing, true to size
Fully-fashioned in Scotland, resists pilling well, soft durable lambswool, deep colour range, heritage construction
Which should you buy?
Buy Closed if you prefer a more modern European cut and want to save $15, knowing fine merino will pill in time. Pay up for William Lockie if longevity matters: the fully-fashioned Scottish make and pilling resistance are what the extra money buys, alongside a deep colour range. Choose Closed for the contemporary line, William Lockie for a classic-fit knit that holds up for years.
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