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When shopping for a sweater, finding the perfect size is just as important as choosing the material it made from. Doesn’t matter whether your are shopping for mens wool jumpers sale, a traditional woollen jumper mens or a wool jumper ladies, the fit of the woollen jumper will complete the look, style and comfort. At Sweaters Australia we specialise in merino wool jumpers for men, woollen jumpers for women, possum merino knitwear for men and possum merino sweaters for women. All woollen sweaters for sale online have a size guide in their product description to assist you when shopping for a wool pullover from Sweaters Australia. Why sweater fit matters? A wool sweater that fits well has lots of benefits: •Looks great •Allows for easy bodily movement •Isn’t too bulky/heavy •Keeps you warm without wind getting in Fit guide for men 1. The fit across your shoulder is the most important. If a woollen jumper mens is too big over the shoulders it starts to have excess material and folds over across your chest. The woollen jumper will also drop too far down your arm, making it look way too oversized. Alternatively, if the men’s woollen sweater is too small, it will sit too high up your shoulders and look too short in the wrist area. 2. Chest measurement Woollen jumper should have 5-10cm greater width than your body. 3. Sleeve length The length of the sleeves of your woollen sweater should finish at your wrist bone. If the sleeve of your sweater for sale online or woollen jumper for men is a little bit longer that is acceptable but way too short or way too long can look really silly. 4. Body length The length of your men’s woollen jumper should finish slightly below your belt. If it hangs lower than this, it can look too sloppy and if it’s much shorter than your belt line it can ride up when you use your arms to reach out for things. Fit guide for women When shopping for a woollen jumper womens style or wool jumper ladies design, the fit is completely different to men’s sizing 1. Shape and silhouette Women’s woollen jumpers can be: •Tailored •Fitted •Relaxed fit •Oversized boyfriend style 2.Bust and hip allowance Women will often prefer their woollen jumpers to be above the hips or below the hips. If it’s a longer wool jumper for women, it’s important to make sure that there is 5 to 12cm of extra width in the sweater than your body. This is important so the woollen sweater for women doesn’t hug your hips and look too tight. 3.Sleeve styling Some woollen sweaters for women deliberately have long sleeves for a more relaxed look. Other woollen sweaters for women may finish neatly at the wrist and then there are 3/4 sleeve woollen sweaters for women who which finish somewhere between the elbows and the wrist. When purchasing a sweater for sale online, you can always doublecheck the sleeve link in our measuring chart Should you size up or down? The decision on whether you should size up or size down on your sweater for sale online can depend on three things. 1.Will your woollen jumper womens be a layering piece?(over a shirt - you will need it looser or under a blazer - you will need it neater) Fit preference - this can be base or you weight/build or simply what you feel comfortable wearing. The look you are after - neat or casual If you are in between sizes: Select the smaller size for a sharper look Select the bigger size for layering or a more casual look Understanding wool and shrinkage All woollen products shrink when exposed to high heat. Even high-quality merino wool and Possum Merino will drink when washed in hot or dried in; a tumble dryer or direct sunlight. To minimise the risk of shrinking your sweaters for sale online, it’s essential that you follow the care instructions and they will generally be: Wash in cold or warm water Use a wool wash detergent Do not tumble dry Do not dry in direct sunlight Lay flat to dry (so your woollen jumper does stretch when wet and heavy) If your woollen jumper mens is labelled “machine washable”, it has been treated to resist shrinkage but you will still need to follow the labelled washing instructions FAQ What is the best way to measure a men’s wool jumper? Use a measuring tape Lay your woollen jumper mens on an ironing board to avoid the mens wool jumper sale scrunching up. Measure according to the guide on our website for our mens wool jumpers sale. Across the chest Chest front length Sleeve length from top of shoulder to wrist Should I size up or down when shopping for a sweater for sale online (if in between sizes) If you are after a neat contemporary look - size down If you are after a woollen jumper mens for layering or a more relaxed look - size up. What are the key considerations for Wollen jumpers for men and women? Fit across your shoulders Fit across your chest Sleeve length The body length of the mens woollen jumper sale in proportion to the sleeve length and bagginess of the entire woollen jumper mens How to tell if a wool jumper will shrink after washing it if you are uncertain about how your mens woollen jumper or your womens woollen jumper will react after washing it, check the following items on your sweater for sale online: Care instructions on the inside label of the sweaters for sale online The fibre composition of the sweater for sale online Is the woollen sweater machine washable? Shop with confidence at Sweaters Australia When deciding on your sweater for sale online, if you choose something that fits well, your woollen jumper should look refined, fit well and last for years. So whether you are looking for a traditional V-neck woollen jumper mens or modern stylish wool jumper ladies knit or even searching through our mens wool jumper sale, if you understand the fit of the woollen sweater, you will have a wonderful shopping experience

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