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. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are within $7 of each other, so it comes down to what you want out of a sweater. Lean Reformation for sustainable contemporary outfits, recycled cashmere, and clean feminine cuts; pick Sunspel for refined everyday layering, understated british style, and quality fine-gauge wool.
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