Buy It For Life
Sweaters
Updated May 23, 2024
Buy something that will last.
Here's a curated list of the most
durable and high-quality sweaters and the best place to get them.
Do you know of an item that should be on this list? Let us know!
Patagonia Wool Sweater 
Durable wool sweaters from Patagonia known for long-lasting quality and warmth.
- Durable
- Long-lasting
- Warm
Available at Patagonia
Icebreaker Merino Wool Sweater
High-quality merino wool sweaters from Icebreaker, known for comfort and longevity.
- Comfortable
- High temperature control
- Long-lasting
Got couple of Merino wool pieces and they are great. Good temperature control and they do not stink easily.
– Xerxero
– Xerxero
My local Irish/Scottish store sells these are the are great and better priced than similar items in the mall.
– realmrrust
– realmrrust
Here ye go https://www.icebreaker.com/en-au/mens-sweaters/realfleece-merino-high-pile-long-sleeve-zip-jacket/0A56GYA2.html?dwvar_0A56GYA2_color=227&dwvar_0A56GYA2_AU=in_line
– januwland
– januwland
Available at Icebreaker
Aran Sweaters
Traditional hand-knit wool sweaters from Ireland known for their warmth and craftsmanship.
- Hand-knit
- Warm
- Excellent craftsmanship
Went to Ireland and bought a hand-knit wool sweater (Aran Island style) for 180 Euros. Apparently took a lady a week to knit. Weighs a ton and is super-warm.
– kermityfrog2
– kermityfrog2
My local Irish/Scottish store sells these are the are great and better priced than similar items in the mall.
– realmrrust
– realmrrust
We called them a rug or a poncho growing up.
– bumblef1ngers
– bumblef1ngers
Smartwool Base Layers
Wool base layers from Smartwool that provide excellent warmth and moisture control.
- Soft
- Great moisture control
- Long-lasting
My local Irish/Scottish store sells these are the are great and better priced than similar items in the mall.
– curryp4n
– curryp4n
They are so soft and long-lasting.
– b97g
– b97g
Their beanies and scarves are a perfect fit for winter.
– peterson7
– peterson7
LL Bean Wool Sweaters
Classic wool sweaters from LL Bean, loved for their comfort and longevity.
- Comfortable
- Long-lasting
- Warm
I went with LL Bean and the quality is leagues above CG.
– JohnnyAfghanistan
– JohnnyAfghanistan
LL Bean 850 fill down is by far the best bang for your buck down jackets.
– Kitchen_Tie_6842
– Kitchen_Tie_6842
They are incredibly warm, and they still look new after over a decade.
– beckalm
– beckalm
Available at LL Bean
Woolpower Sweaters
Durable wool sweaters from Woolpower, designed for extreme outdoor climates.
- Durable
- Great for extreme climates
- Comfortable
It's by far the most amazing piece of clothing I own. It's amazing the type of weather it has kept warm and comfortable in.
– Bchavez_gd
– Bchavez_gd
All my socks are Darn tough wool. Have two pair of Duer jeans which do have synthetic in them but they have done me well.
– SkaUrMom
– SkaUrMom
The work hours put into knitting said sweaters will never be recouped in sale or said sweater.
– LordTaco
– LordTaco
– bmwlocoAirCooled
– Hail_The_Motherland
– renderbenderr