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Know Everything About Sweaters
A sweater,
pullover, jumper, or jersey is a relatively heavy garment intended to
cover the torso and arms of the human body (though, in some cases,
sweaters are made for dogs and occasionally other animals) and
usually worn over a shirt, blouse, T-shirt or other top. Sweaters
tend to be, and in earlier times always were, made from wool
(typically of sheep, though possibly of alpaca or other type);
however, they can be made of cotton, synthetic fibers, or some
combination thereof. Sweaters are maintained by washing, and the use
of a lint roller.
The term
"sweater" is a catch-all for various types of garments. A
fundamental division is between a cardigan (which opens in front) and
a pullover (which does not). If the sweater has no sleeves, it is
generally called a sweater vest or tank top; a vest in British
English refers to an Undershirt of American English.
A garment of
this type was originally named a sweater
because it was designed to absorb the sweat released from an
individual's body,[citation needed] although this has now become a
household name, and other styles of garment (as named above) have
kept the original term.
Even within
these groups, there is a great variety of design. All the various
types of necklines are found, although the V-neck, turtleneck and the
crew neck are the most popular. The waistline is typically at hip
height, but can vary significantly. The sleeve length is likewise
variable, ranging from small cap sleeves to short sleeves to
three-quarter sleeves to full-length sleeves. The front seam of a
cardigan allows for further possibilities, such as a surplice or a
bolero jacket. All the hems may have various types of borders, such
as picots, ribbing (knitting) and frills. |
