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Please recommend a grey v-neck school jumper, that doesn't shed loads of flint

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CForCake · 14/06/2026 17:08

Not sure if this is the best subforum, or if I should ask elsewhere (parenting?).

My question is: can you recommend a decent grey v-neck school jumper, that doesn't shed loads of flint? I don't really care if it's cotton, synthetic or a blend (there is good quality synthetic and poor synthetic). Maybe synthetics shed less?

My child's new secondary school requires a grey v-neck jumper, but it can be unbranded and bought from anywhere.

The one from the school's official supplier feels like cardboard - the kind of crap you'd get from Temu.

We tried one from John Lewis and one from Clarks (both cotton-nylon blends): they feel nicer but shed tremendous amounts of lint. Even washing them inside out, even after 4 washes, they still shed more than a German shepherd! We had some black trousers in the load, and getting rid of all the lint is taking forever

I imagine I could try M&S, Sainsbury, Tesco, Asda, Next, but since this is something I can only test after washing (ie by then I can no longer return it), I'd love to get other people's thoughts.

Thanks!

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stample · 14/06/2026 18:31

Asda ones wash well and are long lasting. We’ve literally had 6 over the space of 2 years and I believe they come in a pack of two

stickygotstuck · 14/06/2026 18:34

The M&S standard school jumper is good. DC had those in grey.

Synthetic, but no shedding at all and very little bobbling, if any.

CForCake · 14/06/2026 19:58

@stickygotstuck Thanks! Maybe yours got discontinued.
At M&S I now see a v-neck which is 100% cotton
https://www.marksandspencer.com/2-pack-unisex-pure-cotton-jumper/p/clp60168338?color=GREY#intid=pid_pg1pip15g4r1c3%7Cprodflag_Online%20Only

@stample You mean this one?
90% cotton, 10% nylon
https://direct.asda.com/george/school/jumpers-sweatshirts/charcoal-grey-cotton-rich-v-neck-school-jumper-2-pack/GEM1122693-23565,default,pd.html?clr=Charcoal+Grey

There is also this one, 60% cotton, 40% acrylic
https://direct.asda.com/george/school/cardigans-jumpers/senior-girls-black-v-neck-school-jumper/GEM1293183,default,pd.html?cgid=D10M2G1C5

M&S

2 Pack Unisex Pure Cotton School Jumper (3-18 Yrs) | M&S

School days need hardworking knitwear that stays smart throughout the term. These pure cotton jumpers come in a practical pack of two, with StayNEWâ„¢ technology reducing bobbling and colour loss to keep them looking fresher for longer.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/2-pack-unisex-pure-cotton-jumper/p/clp60168338?color=GREY#intid=pid_pg1pip15g4r1c3%7Cprodflag_Online%20Only

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BreakingBroken · 15/06/2026 00:48

i would wash them separately (alone not even with same color items) to prevent the other clothing from getting fibers.

MarchingFrogs · 16/06/2026 08:10

Have a look for 'Magicfit' jumpers - they are 50:50 cotton / acrylic and I can't remember any 'shedding' issues when DD and DS2 had them.

(Was struggling to remember the actual name - could remember the logo on the label - but I have now had a look on the website of the supplier for DS2's old school).

Kadiofakit · 16/06/2026 09:21

We got a nice quality one from Uniqlo, a bit pricier but my one is in 6th form. Wool blend. Uniqlo is also good to get from Vinted

Men's 100% Merino V Neck Jumper | UNIQLO UK

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