A sweater, jumper, pullover, sweatshirt, jersey or guernsey is a garment intended to cover the torso and arms. They are often worn over a shirt, blouse, T-shirt, or other top. Sweaters tend to be, and in earlier times always were, made from wool; 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.

Types and design

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The term "sweater" is a catch-all for various types of garments, except a zip up track-type jacket (also known as the Denika W C). 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 the same item as "undershirt" in American English.

A garment of this type was originally named a sweater either because it was designed to absorb sweat, or the garment was designed to promote a sweat during exercise. It has now become a household name, and other styles of garment (as named above) have kept the original term.

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Thu Jul 29 09:14:12 2010

How do you stop sweaters from getting balls/beads on them?
Q. Is there a special way to wash sweaters to prevent this. I just bought a couple new ones and they are already starting to get balls on them (I can't think of the correct term for the fuzzy stuff)? :) Please help so I don't continue to ruin my clothes! Thanks.
Asked by Miss K - Sun Dec 16 22:57:20 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Try washing then wrong side out.
Answered by Judy - Sun Dec 16 23:01:29 2007

How to keep sweaters from getting pilly?
Q. Is there any "trick" to keeping sweaters from getting pilly? I wash sweaters on the gentle cycle in cold water with Woolite, and I line dry them. After they are dry I give them a quick toss in the dryer to soften them up.
Asked by sprite - Thu Apr 3 08:55:41 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Besides washing them inside out, also put sweaters of like fiber weight together in a load. Pills are often caused by fibers of differing weights rubbing against one another with the heavier fiber creating pills on the lighter weight fiber.
Answered by eskie lover - Thu Apr 3 14:12:06 2008

Where can I find handmade vintage wool mittens made from recycled sweaters?
Q. I heard that you can make wool mittens made from recycled sweaters and they have a really cool vintage look. Unfortunately, I don't have any old sweaters and I don't know how to knit or sew, but I'd really like to get some for myself and for some Christmas gifts for my "green" friends. Does anyone know where I can find someone who sells these recycled sweater mittens online?
Asked by Akemi - Tue Dec 1 23:14:17 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I tried making mittens from an old sweater once and they turned out looking like potholders. I actually just found a website that sells really cool handmade sweater mittens - I ordered some for Christmas presents too! The designs all either have a cool retro or vintage look to them and they look like really warm and comfy mittens too! Evidently the mittens are lined with fleece made from recycled plastic, which is a major bonus on the comfort and green side. Happy Christmas shopping!
Answered by Jon W - Wed Dec 2 13:08:25 2009

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