Arket wool jumpers: price by condition
| Condition | Typical |
|---|---|
| New with Tags | £52 (~$69) |
| Like New | £44 (~$59) |
| Good | £34 (~$45) |
| Fair | £23 (~$31) |
| For Parts | £13 (~$17) |
Seller-declared grades, sterling with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). What each grade means.
What holds its value across Arket
- Merino and lambswool knitwear, which is the category the label is best known for and which buyers search by fibre
- The heavier outerwear in wool and cotton, which was among the most expensive things the brand sold new
- Neutral Scandinavian palettes — stone, ecru, navy — which are the colours the label’s buyers are actually looking for
- Children’s outerwear, which is outgrown quickly and is bought used without hesitation
What pulls Arket resale value down
- Pilling on merino, which is the standard failure on fine wool and is very visible on pale colours
- Cotton pieces that have relaxed out of shape, since the oversized cuts already sit loose and stretching makes them shapeless
- Marked ecru and stone colours, which are the brand’s signature shades and the hardest to photograph honestly
- Synthetic-blend seasonal pieces, which have none of the material argument the label sells on
Identifying and dating yours
- Photograph the composition label, because the material claim is the brand’s entire positioning and the buyer’s first check
- Give flat measurements rather than the size label, as the cuts are deliberately oversized and sizes read small on the hanger
- Photograph pale colours in daylight against white, which is the only honest way to show whether ecru has greyed
What lifts any wool jumper, whatever the label
Wool knitwear is judged on how it has been washed, since one hot wash permanently ends a jumper’s life.
- Merino, lambswool and heavier gauge knits
- No felting or shrinkage
- De-pilled surface with even texture
- Recognised knitwear brands
And what pulls one down
- Felting from a hot wash, which cannot be undone
- Moth holes, common in stored wool
- Stretched cuffs and hems
- Heavy pilling under the arms
Working out what yours is worth
- Hold it to the light to reveal moth damage
- Check the cuffs recover after stretching
- De-pill it before photographing
What to state in the listing
- Exact fibre and percentage, and the knit weight
- Pit-to-pit and body length laid flat
- Number and size of any moth holes
- Neckline style and whether the ribbing has stretched
Fibre, style and size: “100% Lambswool Crew Neck Jumper, Forest Green, Size M”. Name the specific wool — merino, lambswool and shetland are searched separately and priced differently. Say if it is a recognised knitwear brand.
Preparing and photographing it
- Hold it to the light and check for moth holes, which are small, round and easy to miss indoors.
- De-pill the surface, particularly under the arms and at the cuffs.
- Read the composition and note whether it is lambswool, merino, shetland or a blend.
- Laid flat, front, on a contrasting surface
- The composition label
- The knit surface after de-pilling
- Any hole or thin patch, against a light background so the size is clear
When it sells best, and handing it over
October through February with a Christmas peak. Natural fibre jumpers hold value all winter; synthetics do not.
Light and compact. Fold with tissue and use a waterproof bag, since wool absorbs any damp in transit.
What buyers ask
Which Arket pieces are worth listing?
Merino and lambswool knitwear, wool outerwear, and children’s coats. Synthetic seasonal pieces are better sold as a bundle.
Why give measurements when the size is on the label?
Because the cuts are oversized by design. Buyers who order by label size return things, and flat measurements prevent that entirely.
How much is an Arket wool jumper worth?
Roughly £11 to £52 depending on condition, against £12 to £55 for wool jumpers generally. The identification points above are what move a listing to the top of that range.
What the fees would take elsewhere
At the mid-range £31 for an Arket wool jumper, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:
| Platform | Fee | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Poshmark | −£6 | £25 |
| eBay | −£4 | £27 |
| Mercari | −£3 | £28 |
| Etsy | −£2 | £29 |
| WishThrift | −£0 | £31 |
Seller-side rates verified 26 Jul 2026, percentages only — the per-order and processing charges those platforms add are excluded, so the real gap is wider.
Listing is free and there is no commission — read how to sell a wool jumper for the title, handover and timing, or the general wool jumper value guide if yours is not an Arket.
See also: all Arket value guides · value guides by brand · buying a wool jumper · Clothing · condition grades.