Do you know the difference between knitwear and sweater?
Many people choose knitwear or sweater as their outerwear in early autumn or spring, but when choosing, many people are not very clear about the difference between the two. Next, the editor will introduce in detail the difference between knitwear and sweater, so that you don’t hesitate when choosing.
In a broad sense, strictly speaking, knitwear is a collective term, and sweater is also a type of knitwear. Knitwear is a process product that uses knitting needles to form coils of various raw materials and varieties of yarn, and then connects them into knitted fabrics through a string. The knitted sweater produced in this way has a soft texture, good wrinkle resistance and breathability, as well as significant elongation and elasticity, which will provide a strong sense of comfort when worn. Knitwear mainly includes wool knitwear and cotton knitwear, so we can also say that sweater (wool knitwear) is a type of knitwear
From a narrow perspective, the difference between the two is still very obvious. Knitwear is a garment made of knitted fabric, while sweaters are clothes woven with yarn.
From a seasonal perspective, the main season for knitwear is in spring, summer, and autumn, while sweater is in autumn and winter.
In terms of characteristics, knitted sweaters mainly use artificial materials and can usually be worn close to the body. If a sweater is made of animal hair or other ingredients as yarn, it is usually not suitable for wearing close to the body, and it needs to be paired with a base when wearing.
Although the difference between the two is not significant, it is still important to pay attention to the following two points when choosing high-quality knitwear:
High quality knitwear with flower feet (visible stitching) often appear at the collar and shoulder area. Generally speaking, whether it’s a needle or a cuff, they are much more valuable than edge stitching.
Another thing is to look at the stitching of the sweater, they must be uniform and of the same size. If not, it cannot be called a high-quality knitted sweater.
After reading the selection guide and differences above, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of knitwear and sweater. If you need to learn more about knitwear knowledge, you can subscribe to Aiyi News updates and follow us at any time.
