Ribbed, Cable, Cotton, or Patchwork: A Men's Knitwear Guide
Not all knitwear feels or wears the same. From clean ribbed knits to cable-textured cardigans, the knit type changes how a sweater fits, layers, and holds up over a season. Here's a simple guide to picking the right one.
Ribbed Knit — clean lines, close to the body
A ribbed knit holds its shape well and sits close without clinging, which makes it easy to layer under a jacket or wear as the top layer on its own. It's the knit to reach for when you want something neat rather than bulky.
Ribbed Knit Quarter-Zip Mock Neck Pullover — $54.95
Cable Knit — texture and depth, classic prep
Raised cable patterns add visual weight and a heritage, prep-school feel. A cable knit cardigan works especially well as an outer layer on cooler days, when the texture has room to actually show.
Cable Knit Shawl Collar Cardigan — $59.95
Cotton Knit — breathable, easy-care, versatile
Lighter and more breathable than wool, a cotton knit is the one you'll reach for across more of the year, and it's typically the most forgiving to wash and care for.
Cotton Knit Short Sleeve Crewneck — $44.95
Patchwork Knit — the statement piece
Colourblock panelling turns a simple pullover into the piece an outfit is built around. Best worn with everything else kept deliberately plain.
Patchwork Knit Colourblock Pullover — $48.95
Quick Chooser
Office layering → Ribbed
Weekend layering → Cable
Everyday, all-season → Cotton
Want to stand out → Patchwork