Madewell vs Untuckit: which sweater wins?
Both land in the mid tier — the Madewell Cotton-Blend Pullover Sweater at $88, the Untuckit Cotton Crewneck Sweater at $88. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Madewell | Untuckit | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $88 | $88 |
| Material | Cotton or cotton blend, mid gauge; some recycled-fibre and wool-blend styles. | Cotton, merino or cotton blends depending on style, mid gauge. |
| Fit | Relaxed lived-in fit, true to size. | Clean smart-casual fit cut for layering, true to size. |
| Quality | Mid-tier — soft and easy-care; cotton-heavy and pills at the budget end. | Solid mid-tier — clean knit and finishing; fine wool styles pill over time. |
| Best for | Casual relaxed knits, easy cotton care, and a lived-in everyday look. | Layering over shirts, smart-casual dressing, and clean everyday knitwear. |
| Care | Machine wash cold gentle and lay flat; shave any pilling. | Wash per the fibre; cotton machine-washes, merino needs a wool cycle. Lay flat to dry. |
Madewell and Untuckit both sit at $88, so this is fit and intent, not money. Madewell's cotton-blend pullover is relaxed and lived-in; Untuckit's crewneck is cut clean and trim for layering over shirts.
Relaxed lived-in fit, easy cotton care, soft casual knit, recycled-fibre styles
Clean layering cut, smart-casual styling, merino styles available, tidy finishing
Which should you buy?
Same $88, so choose by how you'll wear it. Buy the Madewell if you want a soft, slouchy everyday knit with easy cotton care, accepting that cotton-heavy versions pill and run cool. Pay the same for Untuckit if you layer over collared shirts and want a tidy smart-casual cut, with merino available if you want more warmth. Both run frequent promos, so time either purchase to a sale.
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