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A sweater is a warm piece of clothing for your upper body.

Selburose-sweater
Selburose-sweater

It covers your torso and often has long sleeves. You might wear it over a T-shirt or a blouse. Some people even wear it directly against their skin. Sweaters are very helpful for staying comfortable in different temperatures. You can easily take one off if you get too warm.

Hot dog sweater 1434172037
Hot dog sweater 1434172037

There are many ways to design and make a sweater. A pullover is a style you pull over your head. A cardigan is a style that opens in the front.

1940 Trachtenstrickjacke anagoria
1940 Trachtenstrickjacke anagoria

Cardigans might use buttons or a zipper to stay closed. You can find many different neck shapes like the V-neck or the turtleneck. Some sweaters have short sleeves or no sleeves at all.

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Islandpullover 004

These sleeveless versions are called sweater vests or slipovers.

People have used different materials for these garments for a long time. Traditionally, sweaters were made from wool. Today, they can be made from cotton or synthetic fibers.

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Jersei-coll-alt

Wool is very special because it contains a natural oil called lanolin. This oil helps the wool repel dirt and water. Some Irish Aran jumpers use unscoured wool to keep this oil. This means they can stay wearable even when they get wet.

Seaman jumper
Seaman jumper

History shows us that names for sweaters change depending on where you live. The word "sweater" appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1882. In the United States, people usually say "sweater" or "pullover." In the United Kingdom, people often use the word "jumper."

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Jumper altered PsCSJPG10

In South Africa, a knitted sweater is always called a "jersey." Even in ice hockey, the team uniform is called a "hockey sweater." This is because the very first uniforms were simple sweaters with team crests.

Sweaters are a very versatile part of many wardrobes. You can wear them for sports or for holiday celebrations.

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Islandpullover 004

Some people even wear festive Christmas sweaters to feel the holiday spirit. You can wear them tucked into pants or left untucked. If you take a sweater off, you can tie it around your waist. You can also drape it over your shoulders to carry it. This makes the sweater a very handy item to have with you.

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Hot dog sweater 1434172037.jpg
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Jersei-coll-alt.jpg
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