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#76 2013-11-30 03:51:47

The Cat Walk
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Re: I am after a new Shetland


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#77 2013-11-30 05:50:02

PT
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

I've got one in the for sale section if anyone is interested


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#78 2015-12-17 07:51:34

Tomiskinky
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

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#79 2015-12-17 08:55:44

stanshall
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

/\. Beautiful color T., wear it in good health


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#80 2015-12-17 11:09:53

alkydrinker
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

I noticed PRL currently has some made-in-Scottland brushed shetlands (with no visible logo). They're currently on sale for $150 but I wouldn't be surprised if an additional discount becomes available as xmas/post-xmas sales roll out. Some colors seem a bit feminine (pastels), but others look ok.

http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=68419016&origkw=shetland&sr=1&kw=shetland&parentPage=search

 

#81 2015-12-17 11:52:27

Oliver
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

^ grey and rose heather are nice, the rest look like costumes to wear to an easter parade.


Nice score, Tom. I like that eggplant shade.

 

#82 2015-12-18 08:00:57

oxford cloth button down
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

I just received one of the PRL brushed lambswool/cashmere sweaters yesterday (purchased it for $100 on sale). It is relatively thin and non-fluffy for what I was expecting from a brushed sweater, but that probably has a lot to do with how thick my Press shaggy is as well as my Rugby brushed shetland. Also that it is made from Lambswool not Shetland. It is however a very nice looking sweater. I will be able to provide more feedback after i wear it.

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#83 2015-12-18 09:18:12

alkydrinker
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

I ended up getting one of the PRL brushed sweaters too, in the "dusty green" color.

This is my first brushed sweater and I am having second thoughts on it now that ocbd says it's not as fluffy as the Press original....I kinda wanted that fluffy look. I'm wondering if this is going to be a case where I should have just paid the price for the original instead of saving a few bucks.

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#84 2017-10-08 13:24:06

HOOT
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

Since shetland weather has arrived I've started looking for a few, any suggestions? I'm after a lighter weight knit as I already have a couple Shaggy Dogs. Tried the Harley's but did not like the quality, the Leith ones are great but don't fit me well as the waistband is not "elasticated".

 

#85 2017-10-09 04:53:17

Treble Clef
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

End clothing for Jamiesons ?

 

#86 2017-10-09 06:24:31

Classic
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

Jamieson's or Harley

 

#87 2017-10-13 06:56:08

HOOT
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

Didn't like the Harley I had, the neck and the body lost its shape quite quickly. I guess I'll give the Jamieson's a go, anyone tried them?

 

#88 2017-10-15 17:07:50

Jeff Reed
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

This might be the reason why Shetland wool is hard to find this year:

https://www.barneys.com/product/dries-van-noten-taxes-shetland-wool-oversized-cardigan-505287179.html

I am conducting a Shetland experiment. I bought three in different colors, from three different suppliers, none of which are the suppliers usually discussed. I do expect to have to return all three. Expectations are low. Assuming the products are as disappointing as I expect, a second round of testing from different sources might be forthcoming.

 

#89 2017-10-15 18:18:42

stanshall
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Re: I am after a new Shetland


"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"

 

#90 2017-10-15 20:51:00

Jeff Reed
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

No man or woman born, coward or brave, can shun his destiny. I will be back!

 

#91 2017-10-17 18:34:08

Jeff Reed
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

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#92 2017-10-18 01:24:51

Babbling Brooks
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

Are these saddle shoulder Jeff? I can't tell from their website


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#93 2017-10-18 04:24:37

Treble Clef
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

I ordered a vest from them and it was decent for the price, size large was a short trim fit. I didn't like the colour or pattern along the 'V' neck so sent it back.

Present have some nice shaggy Shetlands but are £120 each.

 

#94 2017-10-18 05:14:27

Jeff Reed
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#95 2017-10-18 05:57:25

Horace
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

fantastic.  Nice find.  A few Shetlands are on the ol list for this autumn.


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#96 2017-10-18 15:09:13

Jeff Reed
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

First up today is a Jack Smith. These are hawked as "Designed in Australia." Yeah, we all know what this means. It is of course made in China, but it is 100% Shetland wool. I ordered a medium in navy for $55 and change with shipping included from Amazon. The price is now $60, just a few days later.

As I wrote above, I am usually a small, but this is what the sizing for these stated:

S 92cm (36.22in)
M 97cm (38.19in)

With a 37in chest, I went with the medium. Actual measurements I took:

Chest: 22" (55.8cm)
Sleeve: 25" (63.50cm)
Length: 26 1/8" (66.36cm)

Doubling the chest measurement I took gives 111.60cm. A far cry from the advertised 97cm. That's half a foot difference in the chest circumference. Bad, really bad. According to the company, the sweater I received would fit a man they consider a large (102cm) with ease.

The color and feel of this piece is better than I expected, but I didn't expect much. It's rougher than the Genuine Scottish above, but is about the same thickness. It lacks the saddle shoulder, and the finish is not on par with the Genuine Scottish. I'd say it's similar to one of the modern LL Bean Shetlands, and just as boxy. 

I don't think I'm going to exchange this for a small. It's just too much bother for a piece that isn't that impressive. These might work for someone on a low budget, and who is willing to fuss with sizing, but even at $60 I don't think it's worth the money. Maybe at half that price. The Genuine Scottish above does not cost that much more than this, and is far superior.

Besides the basic colors navy and charcoal on offer from this brand, the colors are unimpressive. https://www.amazon.com/Shetland-Cardigan-Sweater-Knitted-Pullover/dp/B0746FR5HC/ref=cts_ap_1_fbt

Gallery:

https://postimg.org/gallery/ikmbxtj0/

 

#97 2017-10-18 15:26:59

Jeff Reed
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

Next is a Pendleton. I ordered a small in "Scarlett Red", apparently named after Ms. Johansson rather than an actual shade of red. This is the thinnest of the Shetlands I received so far. The two above are about equal in "plushness." This is made in China of 100% Shetland wool. It's machine washable for what that's worth (absolutely nothing...to me.)

Measurements:

Chest: 20.5" (52.07cm)
Sleeve: 26" (66.04cm)
Length: 27 3/8" (69.53cm)

Those measurements are very close to the Genuine Scottish above. This has a slightly larger waist (something I didn't include in previous measurements) at 19.5", versus 19" in the Genuine Scottish. This means it fits even less well than the Genuine Scottish.

The one thing I like about the Pendleton is the color. It really is a nice dark red/burgundy. I can also see the thinness being an advantage for some who are in warm indoor environments. But thin is not what a Shetland is supposed to be. The Genuine Scottish is superior in all ways to the Pendleton in that the Genuine Scottish is thicker, has a slightly better fit, better finish, and is less expensive.

I cannot see taking the Pendleton over the Genuine Scottish unless one: (a) likes the color of a particular Pendleton; (b) wants a thinner Shetland; or (c) cares to machine wash the garment.

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https://postimg.org/gallery/tosqdz98/

 

#98 2017-10-20 09:15:13

Treble Clef
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#99 2017-10-20 11:19:04

Tomiskinky
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

^ They had them for £70 in the summer but never got around to buying one, back up to full price now. What's the quality like - figure they are like Jamieson.

 

#100 2017-10-22 11:21:11

HOOT
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Re: I am after a new Shetland

This year's stock of shetland crewnecks at the Andover Shop is not brushed: https://theandovershop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_9&products_id=72&zenid=41dc0b3b1834333d74d5ac0131ad2eed

 

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