Polo Ralph Lauren vs Closed: which sweater wins?
Both land in the premium tier — the Polo Ralph Lauren Cotton Cable-Knit Sweater at $198, the Closed Merino Wool Sweater at $200, just $2 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Polo Ralph Lauren | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $198 | $200 |
| Material | Cotton (cable-knit); lambswool, merino and cashmere crews across the line. | Merino wool, cotton or cashmere blends depending on style, fine-mid gauge. |
| Fit | Classic roomy fit, true to size; runs relaxed. | Clean contemporary fit, true to size. |
| Quality | Premium — durable cable construction, holds shape, heritage finishing. | High — quality knit and clean European finishing; fine wool pills over time. |
| Best for | Preppy-Americana outfits, a classic cable-knit, and durable heritage layering. | European contemporary outfits, clean cuts, and quality merino or cashmere knits. |
| Care | Machine wash cold gentle (cotton) or wool cycle (wool styles) and lay flat to dry. | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat to dry; shave any pilling. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are within $2 of each other, so it comes down to what you want out of a sweater. Lean Polo Ralph Lauren for preppy-americana outfits, a classic cable-knit, and durable heritage layering; pick Closed for european contemporary outfits, clean cuts, and quality merino or cashmere knits.
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