Best wool sweater brands
Updated November 7, 2026
A wool sweater is warm for its weight, handles damp weather and can last many winters.
Look for 100% wool and know the type: merino is soft and light, lambswool is the classic knit, Shetland is rugged and textured. A dense knit pills less.
The 20 brands below sell wool sweaters and are listed in The Plain Thread directory. The green links go straight to their matching shop pages. Some of these brands also sell blends, so check the fiber content on each product.
French sustainable knitwear brand making merino, alpaca, and organic cotton sweaters, cardigans, and vests for everyday wear.
USA-made knitwear and basics in 100% cotton for men and women.
Alpaca and vicuña knitwear for men and women across a range of price points.
PFAS-free women's ski and outdoor apparel using natural fibers.
Affordable luxury basics in cashmere, organic cotton, silk, alpaca, and linen for men and women.
Sydney-made custom-fit organic cotton, hemp, and merino clothing for men and women.
Cashmere and merino knitwear for men and women at mid-market prices.
Mongolian luxury cashmere and camel wool knitwear for men and women.
South African luxury mohair and wool knitwear brand drawing on Xhosa visual heritage.
Danish-designed unisex wool knitwear rooted in maritime workwear, built around the classic sailor sweater.
Handmade cashmere and wool knitwear, cardigans, and everyday clothing pieces crafted using traditional techniques in Nepal.
Danish children's lifestyle brand offering organic cotton and merino wool clothing, knitwear, and essentials for babies and kids.
Outdoor basics and activewear in merino wool and organic cotton for men and women.
German casual and denim brand in organic cotton, linen, and wool for men, women, and kids.
High-end Danish basics in organic cotton, wool, wild silk, linen, and hemp — full natural fiber range.
B Corp women's clothing brand using natural and organic fibers, one of the UK's highest B Corp scorers.
Premium UK women's apparel in organic cotton, linen, and wool.
Argentine-American women's artisan clothing using handmade natural fibers and indigenous techniques.
Danish organic cotton basics in a wide range of bold colors for men and women.
Luxury linen and cashmere fabrics, throws, cushions, and upholstery textiles for high-end residential and commercial interiors.
Common questions
Which wool is least itchy?
Fine merino, then lambswool. Shetland and other rustic wools feel more textured.
Why does my wool sweater pill?
Friction pulls short fibers loose. Use a sweater comb. Tighter knits and longer fibers pill less.
How often should I wash a wool sweater?
Rarely. Air it out between wears and hand wash it a few times a season.