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September 12, 2026
Instantly gets holes and loose yarn
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Size Purchased: Medium
Put it in the washer then took it out and immediately observed loose yarn. I don’t recommend
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September 15, 2026
By L.L. Bean Customer Service
We're truly sorry you experienced this issue. You can return items to us within one year. A member of our customer service team will be reaching out to you shortly.
Norwood, MA
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January 23, 2026
Gorgeous But Poor Quality
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'5"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Unfortunately, the knit quality is poor; after just two wears and a single hand wash, a hole developed in the middle of the weave. Always love LL Bean for its quality, but other re
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December 18, 2025
Disappointment
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
Soft and super cool design but ultimately 90 bucks down the drain. As other reviewers pointed out, the quality is so poor that the sweater couldn't even withstand a wash without fo
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December 28, 2025
By L.L. Bean Customer Service Team
We’re truly sorry to hear that the sweater didn’t meet your expectations and that it developed holes so quickly. A member of our Customer Service Team will reach out to you shortly.
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November 20, 2025
Arrived with a hole!
Height: 5'11"
Size Purchased: X-Large
Within one wear it had a small hole on the stomach! I just wore it to work so I'm not sure how I could've caused it and I feel like it should be a little more durable than that!
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November 17, 2025
Trash quality
Height: 5'2"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I'm having the same experience as another reviewer with holes all around the loons on the sweater. For the amount of money this sweater costs, this is pretty unacceptable.
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November 8, 2025
Love this sweater!
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Large
The sweater is softer than expected. Really love it!
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November 4, 2025
Arrived with holes and poorly made
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 6'4"
Size Purchased: X-Large
I was really disappointed when we got this sweater since the design is really neat, and I was expecting high quality with LL Bean. It arrived with 5 holes in it, and you could tell
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November 7, 2025
By L.L. Bean Customer Service Team
We are so sorry to hear the sweater arrived with holes in it. That is not the quality we expect at L.L.Bean. A member of our Customer Service Team will reach out to you shortly.
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November 3, 2025
Great Gift!
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'8"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I took my wife to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of Minnesota this summer and she saw and heard her very first loon. I luckily happened upon an ad for this and bought it for her as
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October 27, 2025
Poor quality
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 6'0"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Washed following instructions. Completely fell apart.
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October 31, 2025
By L.L. Bean Customer Service Team
We are so sorry to hear about the sweater. If you’re dissatisfied with an item, you can return or exchange it within 1 year with proof of purchase in most cases. A member of our Customer Service Team will reach out to you shortly.
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October 15, 2025
Good Quality
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 5'10"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Great Quality, fits as it should. Reminds me of my time at Lake Winnipesaukee.
Upper Sandusky, Ohio
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October 9, 2025
TERRIBLE QUALITY
I have not even WORN this sweater yet, I only cleaned/washed it per the care instructions, and it is already completely falling apart. See photos. This makes me feel very concerned
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October 13, 2025
By L.L.Bean Customer Service
We're sorry the sweater did not meet your expectations. Our Product Developers have been made aware of your comment. We stand behind our products and encourage you to return products that are not satisfactory. A member of our Customer Service team will be reaching out to you.
ID
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October 9, 2025
Wonderful fall pattern
Weight: 180-190 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: X-Large
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Running or Fitness
Wonderful fall pattern I can't get enough of Beam autumn style sweaters
Edmonds, WA
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October 3, 2025
Such poor quality!!
Weight: 170-180 lbs
Height: 5'8"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Casual or Every Day
This sweater is of shockingly poor quality, I was astounded this is actually a product LL Bean decided to actually sell. I purchased this sweater and washed it before first wear. I
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October 6, 2025
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
I'm sorry to hear about the sweater. A member of our customer service team will be contacting you.
New York
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October 1, 2025
Threads coming loose—will be returning
As another reviewer noted, the ends of the threads in the small design elements like the loons and the cattails were snipped too short and not woven in, so they slide right out, le
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October 3, 2025
By L.L. Bean Customer Service
Thank you for your feedback. A member of our customer service team will be reaching out to you shortly.
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September 13, 2025
Love The Loons!
Weight: 200-210 lbs
Height: 6'2"
Size Purchased: X-Large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Bought this for my husband. Sweaters like this disappear quickly so I ordered it immediately. He loves it. Great autumnal colors.
Upstate NY
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August 17, 2025
So soft!
Size Purchased: Medium
Beautiful soft sweater. Looks great; just as pictured.
Maine
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August 10, 2025
The quality is not what I expect
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Small
The pattern of this sweater is what drew me in. There are plenty of sweaters with mallards, but few with loons.
I have a fair number of L.L. Bean sweaters, outerwear, hats, and
Response from L.L.Bean
August 30, 2025
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
We are so sorry to learn about the issue with this sweater and for sharing these photos. We stand behind our products and we expect you'll be satisfied with the construction of every item you purchase from us. You do have a year to return any item you're not happy with. If you need assistance with a return please get in touch.
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