Jumpers, pullovers, sweaters

What is a sweater and how is it different from a jumper, cardigan and sweatshirt?

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Jumper features
Differences

Autumn is the time for warm blankets, warming coffee and cozy knitwear. Sweaters are replacing T-shirts and blouses. However, not everyone knows that the word "sweater" nowadays has more than a dozen analogs. Jacket, cardigan, sweater, jumper, pullover.

Many believe that this is the name of the same garment. However, it is not. These are all different things that have their own differences. We will talk about them today.

So, a sweater differs from other warm things with an inflated collar. Usually it is worn over the head, since it does not have fasteners. The fabric from which the sweater is sewn can be knitted or woolen.

Jumper features

The jumper is a thin knitted sweater that does not have a collar. The neckline is round. Like a classic sweater, the jumper should be worn over the head. However, there are also unusual styles. For example, a jumper dress. This is an elongated version of a free cut, which is worn without a belt.

Interesting jumper styles with asymmetric fastening. In them, the fastener is on the line of the shoulder seam.

Differences

To learn to distinguish between different types of sweaters, you need to know what are the features of each of them.

Name	Peculiarities	Material	Notes (edit)
Sweater	High stand-up collar	Knitwear, wool	Often, the sweater has interesting ornaments, intricate patterns from different braids or embossed patterns.
Jumper	No collar, round neckline	Thin jersey, knit	Previously, the jumper was worn by athletes who were involved in track and field athletics. Only after the 50s of the XX century everyone began to wear it. Today, a jumper is considered both men's and women's clothing.
Sweatshirt	Round neckline, cuffs on sleeves and hem, loose fit	Jersey	Interestingly, under the collar of the sweatshirt, where the two seams intersect, a triangle is formed in the middle. Today it is a decorative element. And initially a special lining was inserted into it so that the sweat that dripped from the neck did not wet the sweatshirt, but was absorbed into the triangle. The thing is that the sweatshirt was immediately used for sports events. And only recently it has become a piece of everyday wear.
Hoodie	Zip fastening, large patch pockets, anorak hood	Jersey	This garment has a special anorak hood. Its stance protects the neck and lower face from the wind.
Cardigan	Buttons, plunging neckline, no collar. May be patch pockets, drape or belt	Wool, knitwear, viscose, acrylic	This type of jacket bears a name corresponding to the name of its creator - Earl of Cardigan. It was he who invented clothes with buttons, which were worn in the form of an insulated uniform. Knitted cardigans are especially popular these days. They are worn by both women and men. Cardigans go well with any outfit, be it trousers, jeans or dresses.

In the world of modern fashion, in certain circles, each of these products is popular.