Untuckit vs COS: which sweater wins?
Both land in the mid tier — the Untuckit Cotton Crewneck Sweater at $88, the COS Merino Wool Crew Sweater at $89, just $1 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Untuckit | COS | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $88 | $89 |
| Material | Cotton, merino or cotton blends depending on style, mid gauge. | Merino wool, heavier gauge. |
| Fit | Clean smart-casual fit cut for layering, true to size. | Clean architectural cut, slightly boxy; size down for a trimmer fit. |
| Quality | Solid mid-tier — clean knit and finishing; fine wool styles pill over time. | Above high-street average — substantial merino, design-led finishing; consistency varies by batch. |
| Best for | Layering over shirts, smart-casual dressing, and clean everyday knitwear. | Minimal, design-led outfits and anyone wanting a heavier, architectural merino knit. |
| Care | Wash per the fibre; cotton machine-washes, merino needs a wool cycle. Lay flat to dry. | Gentle wool cycle or hand-wash and lay flat to dry. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are within $1 of each other, so it comes down to what you want out of a sweater. Lean Untuckit for layering over shirts, smart-casual dressing, and clean everyday knitwear; pick COS for minimal, design-led outfits and anyone wanting a heavier, architectural merino knit.
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