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How a knit holds its shape
How a knit holds its shape
Stitch and fibre decide how a sweater wears. A deep rib stretches across the chest and springs back. Chunky knits trap air. Fine knits sit flat under a jacket, so they are the ones to reach for when the coat is already heavy and you only need a thin layer at the neck and wrists.
Most of the menswear knitwear here is polyester, acrylic or a blend of the two. Synthetic yarn holds its shape through a cold wash and dries quickly. It pills, though. Expect some at the elbows and under the arms after a winter of wear, where the knit rubs against itself and against a bag strap.
Cardigans and crews
The Shawl Collar Knit Cardigan has a wide ribbed collar that rolls open at the neck. It is 46.7% acrylic, 29.3% polyester and 24% nylon. The Ribbed V-Neck Cardigan is a chunky deep rib with five buttons and two patch pockets, in 100% polyester.
For pullovers, the Chunky Knit Crew Sweater is a heathered rib in 86.8% polyester with 5% wool. The Fair Isle Crew Sweater keeps its snowflake pattern to the yoke and hem, knitted in 100% polyester with no wool. The Henley Rib Sweater swaps the crew for a three-button placket.
A half-zip, a short-sleeve knit and a knit polo round it out. Chest at size M runs cm to cm across the range.
Size and care for knitwear
The cardigans and crews are cut relaxed with dropped shoulders. Take your usual size. Let the knit drape. Size down only if you want it close.
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, or by hand. Dry it flat. A wet knit on a hanger stretches at the shoulders and never quite recovers.
For looped-back cotton see sweatshirts and hoodies. Jackets to wear over a knit sit in jackets, and the plain everyday pieces are in menswear essentials.
Domande frequenti
Are these sweaters wool?
Mostly not. They are polyester, acrylic and nylon blends. The Chunky Knit Crew Sweater has 5% wool. Each product page lists the full composition.
Cardigan or crewneck?
A cardigan opens, so it layers over a shirt and comes off indoors. A crew goes over a T-shirt or under a jacket.
How do I stop a sweater from pilling?
Wash it inside out on a cold, gentle cycle and dry it flat. A fabric shaver lifts pills off the surface if they appear.
Do the knits run large?
They are cut relaxed. Take your usual size for the intended fit, or size down for a closer one.