Reformation vs Sunspel: which sweater wins?
Both land in the premium tier — the Reformation Cashmere Crew Sweater at $178, the Sunspel Merino Wool Crew Sweater at $185, just $7 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Reformation | Sunspel | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $178 | $185 |
| Material | Recycled cashmere, wool or cotton depending on style, mid gauge. | Fine-gauge merino wool or lambswool. |
| Fit | Clean contemporary fit, true to size. | Clean refined fit, slightly trim; true to size. |
| Quality | High for the tier — soft and considered; recycled cashmere pills early as fine cashmere does. | High — soft fine-gauge wool, understated finishing; fine gauge pills at friction points over time. |
| Best for | Sustainable contemporary outfits, recycled cashmere, and clean feminine cuts. | Refined everyday layering, understated British style, and quality fine-gauge wool. |
| Care | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat; de-pill cashmere early with a comb. | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat to dry; shave any pilling. |
Reformation's recycled-cashmere crew ($178) and Sunspel's merino crew ($185) sit $7 apart with different priorities. Reformation sells softness plus a sustainability story and a feminine contemporary cut; Sunspel sells British heritage and fine-gauge wool with understated finishing. The fibre split matters more than the price: recycled cashmere is softer but pills early, merino is sturdier.
Recycled cashmere softness, eco/sustainability story, clean feminine cut, slightly cheaper, contemporary styling
Fine-gauge merino durability, British heritage hand, refined everyday layering, understated finishing, slightly trim fit
Which should you buy?
Buy the Reformation crew if you want the plush cashmere feel and the recycled-fibre story matters to you, and you accept that fine cashmere pills early. Pay the extra $7 for Sunspel if you want a knit that wears better at friction points and a more understated, trim everyday cut. The gap is too small to decide on price; choose on fibre and whether you want soft-and-feminine or refined-and-British.
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