Whistles knitwear

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Is the quality good? Does anyone have a discount code? Thanks

I'm replying because you haven't had any replies and unhelpfully, I've never bought Whistles knitwear. I will say this though: I generally think you get what you pay for with the exception of knitwear. The more I've paid for knitwear ( and I'm talking Whistles/ Jigsaw type prices) the more quickly it's worn out.

I found that it bobbled very quickly

I've only had one jumper from Whistles, I found it quickly became misshapen and I've hardly worn it. I really rate Toast knitwear for quality.

I really like the cut of Whistles and the way their clothes hang but the quality is poor. The last jumper I bought from them started bobbling after one wash. I have 10 year old jumpers from H&M that have worn better.

Agree that it's poor quality. The last jumper I bought from there got a hole in after its second wash.

Agree with others. Love the cut, but the quality is meh.

Thanks everyone! Darn really like the shape of this jumper but won't buy now after hearing how poor the quality is. www.johnlewis.com/whistles-funnel-neck-woollen-jumper-grey-marl/p3809445

I tried some on recently and I really liked the way it hung, but as I didn't buy I can't testify to how it washes etc.

Haven't tried Whistles, but I'm not sure I'd agree onlyconnect about quality not paying with knitwear. I've got two more expensive jumpers (a winter one from the Brora sale and a lighter spring/autumn one from Finisterre clothing), both have been worn and worn and still look good. The latter has started after 4 or so years to fray a little at the edges but still hangs well.

Had a look at the Toast website and quite a few reviews about jumpers bobbling/piling. I'd want a jumper to last for years at the prices they charge. They also put a piece in each knitwear product description about the wool possibly pilling due it's soft nature. I know they're just covering themselves but it put me off buying.

That jumper is gorgeous - right up my street, expensive though. Wonder when the sale will start
I second TOAST jumpers, I love them. Buy from eBay.

I've got loads of Whistles knitwear (wot I buy in the sale as I'm a cheapskate). I agree with their blurb that it's often v soft wool and will form biggish pills, but I got a wool comb with the last one I bought and it makes it look great again.

Also one jumper went at the seam and as they couldn't swap it, they sewed it back together for me.

I mean I am not the person to dissuade you from buying that jumper.

Agree Toast is excellent quality.

About 50% of my knitwear is Whistles - always bought with a code or on sale - and I have no issues with it not wearing or washing well, although I am clearly in the minority! Our machine has a fancy Woolmark Approved (or similar) cycle, and I just stick it through on that, then dry either on the line or clotheshorse depending on the weather.

Long time buyer of Whistles here. I have found that the quality has gone down over the years, but with the jumper you like, I can see it's 100% merino wool, which is a ver tough, long-lasting fabric. I think you'll be fine with this jumper.

Awh thanks didn't even check to see what type of wool it was. Mizu i was thinking the sale will start soon. Might hold off on buying for a bit. Thanks for the info everyone, mumsnet folk are always so helpful!

I have a couple of John Smedley jumpers that I bought second hand and I really rate them. They wear well, wash well and, while they’re not particularly out there style wise, I think they manage to straddle classic and modern quite well. I’ve not bought new but I think the prices are on a par with Toast. Made in the UK too.

I agree with Floisme, the quality of John Smedley knitwear is excellent. The colours are good, too. I'd rate it better than Whistles and Jigsaw. Perhaps on a par with Pure or Brora.

I love Whistles but find their knit poor and prone to shrinkage. Could just be me. Try Uniqlo, better price and quality imo.

I have last years version of that jumper. Not impressed with the quality here either.

Whistles knitwear: ambitiously priced,crap quality. I’ve learned my lesson after buying a couple of duds that bobbled badly in no time flat and started looking a bit shabby.

The £20 ASOS cotton sweater still looks great.

Whistles should take note of this thread! I ended up buying from Cos in the end, online because I find the customer service in the Dublin store awful.

OP - I received a 48hr sale preview email from Whistles this morn and the jumper is reduced to £75. Not sure if you have the sale preview but if not wait 2 days and it’ll be much cheaper if you still want to buy.

Thanks! Just got the sale email! Ooh tempted to buy it now even though i got the Cos one.