When to Wear a Sweater?

A sweater can be as thick and warm as a blanket, or as light and cool as a breeze. Depending on the weight of the knit and yarn, sweaters can be worn year-round, calling into question the notion of a sweater season. If sweaters can create stylish and smart layers 365 days of a year, does sweater weather exist? Indeed!

While lightweight sweaters are fine in summer, no one would use "sweater weather" to describe the dog days. True sweater weather is winter through spring when the temperatures drop and you'll be rocking your favorite cashmere sweaters and cozy cardigans. But when sweater season starts depend on where you live.

The frigid temperatures that trigger the joyful urge to put on a sweater vary from person to person and from geography to geography. Example: People in Arizona and Nevada take off their sweaters when it's 65 degrees, while people in Vermont consider sweater season at 55 degrees, and South Dakota waits for the temperature to drop to 51 degrees before putting on their sweaters flower knitwear.

Whenever "sweater weather" hits, keeping warm is what matters.

Sweaters are knitted from a variety of natural and man-made yarns and blends, all of which have unique and attractive qualities. But some are warmer than others. Here's a rundown of the types of sweaters that will keep you warm from the "cold in the air" to the "polar vortex."

This quintessential sweater material is one of the warmest. Wool is a spun fiber made from the hair of many mammals. Wool made from sheep is the most common, but it can also come from alpacas, goats, and llamas.

Angora wool comes from rabbits. Regardless of its origin, wool is one of the most insulating natural fabrics. It keeps your body warm and cold, and even when it gets wet, it wicks moisture away from your body. A true Irish fisherman's sweater is always knitted from wool as it keeps these hardworking anglers warm, dry, and comfortable during the long days facing strong winds and surf.

The cardigan will keep you reliably warm on colder days for most outdoor adventures, from flying to park walks to hiking in Patagonia.

Merino wool is warmer than any wool, but it is a finer fiber prized for its softness and drape. Merino wool is woven from the wool of Merino sheep, a breed of sheep that originated in Spain and made its way through North Africa and is one of the oldest sheep breeds in the world. Because it doesn't scratch and can be woven into very thin materials, merino wool is often used in performance base layers, for warmth on very cold days and during winter sports.

Anytime you want to stay warm, but not necessarily in layers. A merino wool sweater is a sophisticated choice for the office in winter, or for a night out when you don't want to wear a bulky sweater under a cold weather coat.

Cashmere sweaters bring plenty of winter warmth and come in elegant (never bulky) silhouettes. Cashmere wool comes from the soft hair under the chin of Cashmere goats. The word "cashmere" comes from the Kashmir region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, where wool was originally used for textiles. The most luxurious of wools, cashmere is beloved for the unrivaled softness of its fibers; it is often woven into gorgeous scarves and sophisticated sweaters.

Cashmere sweaters are dressier than other sweaters. You can wear them to work meetings, out to dinner, and anywhere else you'd wear a merino sweater. But a cashmere sweater is also an elegant choice for a more relaxed winter wedding or dinner at a dressy restaurant.

Cotton sweaters can be very warm, especially when layered or worn with a thick, dense knit that won't let cold air through. If your sweater is a cotton/wool blend, you'll enjoy more protection from cold temperatures. A cotton and linen blend sweater is a cooling layer, perfect for warm summer evenings.

A cotton is a comfortable option if your routine doesn't keep you outside for long periods of time. In these cases, it is better to choose wool. Cotton sweaters are a great option for early and late sweater season when the weather is cold but not too cold. On hot summer days, cardigan knit cotton sweaters are a stylish alternative to tank tops because they let in the oncoming breeze.

There is no wrong time to wear a sweater, nor are there endless ways to wear it. You just have to choose the sweater fabrics and knits that are in season and that suit you. If you are looking for sweaters, welcome to contact us.

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