Ministry of Supply vs Norse Projects: which sweater wins?
Both land in the premium tier — the Ministry of Supply Performance Merino Sweater at $165, the Norse Projects Lambswool Crew Sweater at $175, just $10 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Ministry of Supply | Norse Projects | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $165 | $175 |
| Material | Performance merino wool and engineered blends, mid gauge. | Lambswool or merino wool, mid-heavy gauge. |
| Fit | Trim performance fit with stretch, true to size. | Clean trim design-led fit, true to size. |
| Quality | High — functional merino and clean technical construction. | Premium — substantial well-finished knit, holds shape; pills less than budget wool. |
| Best for | Travel and commuting, temperature-regulating layering, and performance-minded dressing. | Scandinavian-minimal outfits, design-led detailing, and a substantial lambswool knit. |
| Care | Machine wash cold gentle and lay flat; merino resists odour between washes. | Gentle wool cycle or hand-wash and lay flat to dry. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are within $10 of each other, so it comes down to what you want out of a sweater. Lean Ministry of Supply for travel and commuting, temperature-regulating layering, and performance-minded dressing; pick Norse Projects for scandinavian-minimal outfits, design-led detailing, and a substantial lambswool knit.
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