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Doodledog Thu 10-Sept-20 20:46:51

You can buy shavers to de-pill wooden jumpers, and cashmere combs for finer fibres. They will increase the life of your jumpers, particularly if you if you hand wash them.

I knit my own, which means I can afford cashmere and other luxury yarns, as I don’t wear acrylic fibres - I don’t like the look of them and they are bad for the environment.

I have tried Woolovers, and like some of the styles, but find them too short, even though I am not long in the body.

Pure Collection also have some nice styles that aren’t made of acrylics. If they are out of budget it’s worth looking on eBay for them, as it’s possible to get nearly new ones very cheaply.

Chewbacca Thu 10-Sept-20 20:24:28

I've given up completely on M&S sweaters because they either bobble the first time you wear them, or they quickly lose their shape. Much better quality for wash and wear, and very reasonably priced is Sainsbury's Tu range. And they got some lovely items in stock for Autumn.

EllanVannin Thu 10-Sept-20 20:21:47

Alpaca is warmer and hard wearing, more so than cashmere. You should find a decent jumper for around £30 if there's a sale on. A couple of those would see you through winter.

NotAGran55 Thu 10-Sept-20 20:10:37

www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/women/knitwear/jumpers-cardigans

Uniqlo link

NotAGran55 Thu 10-Sept-20 20:08:31

Uniqlo fine merino are fabulous quality and great prices .

MawB2 Thu 10-Sept-20 20:05:22

I’m another Woolovers fan, also Seasalt and Joules (not stripy!) who all do real wool products which still manage not to be itchy.
I am also a total fan of Turtle Doves who make their jumpers, wraps, ponchos and jackets out of recycled cashmere.
Absolutely not cheap (!) so if your find Woolovers pricey you will find these much pricier, but they are ultimate in sustainable clothing. They also do fingerless gloves, neck warmers and cosy bed socks.

Largolass Thu 10-Sept-20 19:50:41

I buy my jumpers from House of Bruar they wash well so have them for years so not expensive

Jaxjacky Thu 10-Sept-20 19:47:22

I’ve just checked on Woolovers as not heard of them, a tad too expensive for me!

MissAdventure Thu 10-Sept-20 19:46:18

Sainsbury's clothes are good, I think, M & Co, and Asda's, for absolute bargains.

annodomini Thu 10-Sept-20 19:42:05

I have a lot of Woolovers jumpers. I'm wearing a cotton/cashmere one at the moment, just right for between-seasons wear. Their prices have gone up and their range has increased since I first started buying them and they have worn well, except for the cardigan that got left out of the big moth-proof bag I keep them in.sad

Jaxjacky Thu 10-Sept-20 19:29:49

Matalan

GrannySomerset Thu 10-Sept-20 19:27:53

Woolovers for me too. They wash well so last quite a long time so not so expensive really.

M0nica Thu 10-Sept-20 19:22:57

I buy mine from Woolovers - but I think you would consider them to be expensive.

watermeadow Thu 10-Sept-20 19:07:02

I buy most clothes from charity shops but woollies are hard to find without bobbles. I think it’s time to invest in some new ones, like from a real shop!
I gave up M&S because they don’t wash well. So where do others buy basic jumpers, not expensive, which can be machine washed and don’t go bobbly?