When shopping for knitwear [1], there's new criteria for what makes the cut into our wardrobe. For autumn/winter 2021, we are investing in responsibly sourced wool jumpers that will actually keep you warm while being gentler on the planet [2] and better on your bank balance in the long run.
Like many of us, I've definitely bought a few high-street jumpers made from acrylic (plastic) or polyester (plastic) [3] because I didn't know how harmful they were to the environment. Wool knitwear might come with a higher price tag, but one quality jumper can save you hundreds of pounds otherwise spent on multiple knitwear purchases.
When buying new clothes, especially staple pieces like jumpers, the best thing you can do is learn to shop smarter. There are very expensive, beautiful jumpers and equally beautiful, cheap jumpers that are made from the same unethical petroleum-based materials like acrylic and polyester. Don't be fooled by a misleadingly high (or even low) price tag, and instead look at the material details or garment composition of a new jumper to see if it's worth it. When we're shopping for knitwear, the first thing we look at is the wool percentage, then where the garment is made, and finally the price point. A smart knitwear purchase will be at least £80 and made from an upwards of 55 percent wool with an alpaca blend.
If you fancy finding an affordable, gorgeous new wool jumper for this and many winters to come, keep reading for the best warm knitwear available to shop online, ranging from £85 to £280.
Sézane Diego Jumper
The Sézane Diego Jumper [4] (£105) is 100 percent merino wool.
Hades Alphabet Cardigan
The Hades Alphabet Cardigan [5] (£180) is 100 percent lambswool.
& Other Stories Fuzzy Turtleneck Knit Jumper
The & Other Stories Fuzzy Turtleneck Knit Jumper [6] (£85) is 56 percent Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) wool and 44 percent alpaca.
Frankie Shop Ribbed Wool Sweater
The Frankie Shop Ribbed Wool Sweater [7] (£155) is 100 percent merino wool.
& Other Stories Merino Cable Knit Sweater
The & Other Stories Merino Cable Knit Sweater [8] (£95) is 100 percent RWS wool.
Warm & Wonderful x Rowing Blazers Diana Sheep Sweater
The Warm & Wonderful x Rowing Blazers Diana Sheep Sweater [9] (£225) is 100 percent wool.
COS Mohair-Blend Oversized Jumper
The COS Mohair-Blend Oversized Jumper [10] (£89) is 70 percent Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) mohair and 30 percent RWS wool.
Remain Birger Christensen Patty Sweater
The Remain Birger Christensen Patty Sweater [11] (£170) is 100 percent cotton.
People Tree Rishima Merino Jumper
The People Tree Rishima Merino Jumper [12] (£129) is 100 percent merino wool.
Rowing Blazers Wool Cricket Sweater
The Rowing Blazers Wool Cricket Sweater [13] (£280) is 100 percent wool.
Hades The Cure Knit
The Hades The Cure [14] (£225) knit is 100% lambswool.
COS Knitted V-Neck Jumper
The COS Knitted V-Neck Jumper [15] (£69) is 100 percent wool.
La Linge Marin Sweater
The La Linge Marin Sweater [16] (£180) is 100 percent cotton.
Sézane Jacobn Jumper
The Sézane Jacobn Jumper [17] (£95) is 100 percent merino wool.
Ganni Soft Wool Pullover
The Ganni Soft Wool Pullover [18] (£215) is made from a wool-alpaca blend.
People Tree Inez Merino Cardigan
The People Tree Inez Merino Cardigan [19] (£145) is 100 percent merino wool.
Ganni Smiley Cardigan
The Ganni Smiley Cardigan [20] (£215) is 100 percent recycled wool.