What is a sweater and how does it differ from a sweater, cardigan and sweatshirt?
Autumn is the time for warm rugs, warming coffee and cozy knitwear. Jerseys and blouses are replaced by sweaters. However, not everyone knows that the word "sweater" in our time has more than a dozen analogues. Jacket, cardigan, sweater, cardigan, pullover.
Many believe that this is the name of the same garment. However, it is not. All these are different things that have their own differences. We’ll talk about them today.
So, the sweater differs from other warm things with an oversized collar. Usually he dresses over his head, as he has no fasteners. The fabric from which the sweater is sewn is knitted or woolen.
Sweater Features
The jumper is a thin knitted sweater that does not have a collar. The neckline is round in it. Like a classic sweater, a jumper must be worn over the head. However, there are unusual styles. For example, a jumper dress. This is an elongated version of the free cut, which is worn without a belt.
Interesting styles of a sweater with an asymmetric fastener. They have a clasp located on the line of the shoulder seam.
Differences
In order to learn to distinguish between varieties of sweaters, you need to know what are the features of each of them.
Title |
Features |
Material |
Notes |
Pullover |
High stand-up collar |
Knitwear, wool |
Often, a sweater has interesting ornaments, intricate patterns from different braids or embossed patterns. |
Jumper |
No collar, round neckline |
Knitwear |
Previously, athletes who were involved in athletics wore a jumper. Only after the 50s of the 20th century did everyone begin to wear it. Today, a jumper is considered both men's and women's clothing. |
Sweatshirt |
Round neck, cuffs on sleeves and on the hem, loose fit |
Knitwear |
Interestingly, under the collar of the sweatshirt, where two seams intersect, in the middle is a triangle. Today it is a decorative element. And initially, a special lining was inserted into it so that the sweat that drained from the neck did not wet the sweatshirt, but was absorbed into the triangle. The thing is that immediately the sweatshirt was used for sporting events. And only very recently he became a subject of everyday clothes. |
Hoodie |
Zipper, large patch pockets, anorak hood |
Knitwear |
This garment has a special anorak hood. His stance protects the neck and lower face from wind. |
Cardigan |
Buttons, deep neckline, no collar. Could be patch pockets, drapery or belt |
Wool, knitwear, viscose, acrylic |
This kind of sweater is named after the name of its creator - Count Cardigan. It was he who came up with button-down clothing that was worn in the form of a warmed uniform. Knitted cardigans are especially popular these days. Both women and men wear them. Cardigans are perfect for any clothing, be it pants, jeans or dresses. |
In the world of modern fashion, in certain circles, each of these products is popular.