Men's sweaters 2022
Being the basis of modern types of knitted products, the jacket remains the basic wardrobe item at the present time. Men's sweaters of the current year are distinguished by a variety of styles, colors and fashionable modern details. The combination of these details on the jacket forms a certain type of it with its own characteristics and name.
What is the name of
In the modern interpretation, the jacket is a knitted product with a fastener in the front. It can be with or without a collar. Other popular models that have appeared over time.
Pullover
A product without fasteners with a high collar.
Pullover
Knitted product without a collar and fasteners, with a V-shaped neckline.
Cardigan
Knitted product without a collar with buttons.
Jumper
Knitwear worn over the head.The jumper can have a U-shaped neckline or a collar with a clasp.
Sweatshirt
Knitwear with front closure. It features a wide variety of models. May have a zipper, hood, patch, pockets.
sweatshirt
Knitwear without fasteners with a U-shaped neckline and a V-shaped insert under it. The sweatshirt can have patch pockets, a hood and prints.
bomber
A kind of sweatshirt with a stand-up collar and a fastener in the form of a zipper or buttons.
olympic
A sporty zip-up look with a small stand-up collar and ribbed cuffs.
Types and styles
It is easy to get confused in the variety of types and models of sweaters, so they are often classified according to a characteristic detail or feature. For example, the choice is based on options with a hood or collar, with or without a certain type of closure. Each such option may include several types of products.
Classic
A characteristic detail of the classic sweater model is a zipper on the front of the product. The jacket can be complemented by a high or short collar. But it is not an obligatory detail.
Hooded
The hood is mainly used on a sweatshirt and sweatshirt. But there are products made of wool with a hood. They can be mid-thigh or longer. Elongated models are often complemented by a belt.
Throated
Sweatshirts with a neck, or a high collar, can be with or without a clasp. Among woolen products, these are jackets with a zipper along the entire length of the product, a sweater and a jumper. Among cotton products, a sweatshirt and a kangaroo can have a high collar. T-shirts and shirts in the new season were replaced by a turtleneck. This product is made of fine jersey without fasteners with a high collar in one or two layers.
With a zipper
Among sports-type sweaters, a sweatshirt, a bomber jacket and an olympic jacket have a zipper along the entire length of the product. Woolen products with a zipper belong to the classic look of a sweater. If the zipper is present only on the collar, then the more correct name for this type of sweater is a jumper.
Buttoned
Buttons are used mainly on woolen products. They may have a collar or a hood. These details are missing on the cardigan. There are sports-type knitted sweaters with buttons. They are completed with a belt at the waist.
Sports
Sports sweatshirts include most cotton knitted or synthetic sweaters. These include hoodies, sweatshirts and sweatshirts.
knitted
Knitted products are knitted products based on cotton or wool. Cotton sweatshirts are a sweatshirt, a sweatshirt and a bomber jacket. Knitted wool products include a jumper, pullover, sweater, cardigan and the classic look of a sweater.
Without sleeves
Sweatshirts, hoodies and vests are popular among sleeveless sweaters. The vest has a V-shaped neckline, can be fastened with buttons or not have fasteners. The sweatshirt also has several cut options. The most popular is with a hood and a zipper. The same option without a zipper is a hoodie.
It is worth highlighting several interesting models of sweaters, which are also widely used. Each of them has bright distinctive details that do not allow them to be confused with any other sweaters.
Biker jacket
A leather jacket with a diagonal zipper is called a leather jacket. It appeared in the 50s of the last century and is relevant today. Such a zipper can also be found on sweaters. They are more like sweatshirts, but the zipper allows you to call them similar to the popular jacket model.
Kangaroo
Kangaroo - a knitted product with a large patch pocket on the front lower part of the product with two holes for the hands. Kangaroo pocket can be through or in the form of two horizontal pockets. On the top of the product can be a hood, collar, fasteners.
Mantle
The mantle is an elongated garment with a hood made of natural fabrics with a free cut. There are several types of robes: royal, monastic, judicial and academic. This type of clothing has passed into everyday life. Now you can find a coat-mantle, jacket-mantle and cardigan-mantle.
Sweatshirts-mantles, with a zipper or buttons, gravitate toward a sporty style of clothing. Traditionally, they have a hood and a loose fit.
American
An American is called a bomber jacket, the color of the sleeves of which differs from the main color of the jacket. American women use metal buttons as a fastener. Another distinguishing feature is the presence of internal pockets.
Polo
Polo is a product with a small fastener in its upper part, short sleeves and a stand-up collar. This sweater is made from fine jersey. She has small patch pockets on her chest.
Hoodie
Hoodie is a cotton jersey with a hood without fasteners. It is worn over the head and does not have patch pockets and lacing.
Fashion trends
The trends of 2017 dictate several topical solutions for menswear, in particular sweaters. This is layering, sweatshirts with a neck, oversized, 40s style. Traditionally, designers pay attention to length, colors, patterns and materials.
Length
With a standard length, any jacket goes down just below the belt on the trousers. But there are also longer options. They are mainly inherent in woolen products.For sports-type sweaters, a large length restricts movement, so only elongated models are found.
elongated
Elongated versions of sweatshirts, sweaters, cardigans and other types of sweaters cover the buttocks area. This length is typical for everyday mantle.
Long
Long models reach the middle of the thigh. Among them are sweaters and cardigans with and without a belt. Long sweaters often have a hood and patch pocket. Cardigans are girdled and may have a shawl collar.
Up to the knees
The length of woolen products, mainly cardigans and sweatshirts with a hood, can reach the middle of the knee. Such models are increasingly common due to fashion trends and the inherent advantages of this model.
Color solutions
Candy, light and pastel colors will be relevant in the new season. The collections are black, brown, white, gray, blue, coffee and pink. Any model of sweater can be found in camouflage color.
Black
Black color in the new season dominates the image. The black top can be combined with black bottoms, shoes and accessories in the same color. A black pullover can be combined with a matching shirt. But a white business-style shirt does not go by the wayside. In casual and sporty style, contrasting white inserts are allowed.
White
White color is complemented by a contrasting black color. It is adjacent to geometric lines: stripes, asymmetry. White jumpers are decorated with bright ornaments. Sports sweatshirts are inscribed with large logos.
Gray
Models in gray are monotonous or combine gray with dark shades of blue, green and red. Dark gray and black colors may be present. The current colors are no exception: indigo and turquoise. They form a tandem with a dark shade of gray.
Red
For men's clothing in the new season, dark shades of red are predominantly used. They are complemented by dark blue, black or gray. Small details are often used in bright colors such as orange.
Camouflage
Camouflage sweatshirts are made of dense cotton knitted fabric. Basically it is sweatshirts and sweatshirts with a hood. Sweaters and pullovers are less common, with U- and V-necks, respectively. Camouflage sweatshirts can be embellished with bright slogans and have plain sleeves in neutral colors.
Pink
Light pink color has entered men's fashion. It is mainly used in plain models of jumpers and sweatshirts. In sports models, it is complemented by white logos and inscriptions.
Prints and drawings
In the new season, patchwork mosaic, cage, stripe is gaining popularity. Geometric, animalistic, floral and abstract prints are actively used. Stripes and cages can be small or large, colored or black and white, they can combine both neutral and bright colors.
With deer
Deer is one of the most popular animal prints. It is also called winter print. It decorates wool sweaters along with various patterns, more often snowflakes. Winter prints never go out of style. They are relevant in the next season.
striped
Stripes in the new season are present in almost all collections of fashion designers. Bright and neutral, they are full of various types of sweaters. The strip can be selected horizontal or vertical. Wide stripes resemble colorblocks. They can be located only on a small part of the product, creating a vertical or horizontal line.
With fur
Another trend in the new season will be sweaters with fur.There are several options for such jackets:
- Fur-trimmed collar and cuffs;
- With fur in the form of applications;
- Sweatshirts trimmed with fur on all the inner surface;
- Sweatshirts in which fur is combined with various fabrics or leather.
A cotton jacket trimmed with fur easily replaces wool sweaters. Such products are universal and suitable for the street, indoors or car interior.
materials
The main materials for various types of jackets are:
- Cotton,
- Sheep's wool,
- Cashmere,
- Alpaca,
- Mohair,
- merino wool,
- Polyester.
The most popular are products from various types of wool. In addition, the collections of new seasons dictate the fashion for fleece, jeans and velvet.
fleece
Fleece is a warm, synthetic polyester material that has been around for more than three decades. Fleece sweatshirts have a number of positive qualities:
- Lungs,
- elastic,
- They breathe well
- dry quickly,
- Not demanding in care
- Retains thermal insulation even when wet
- Hypoallergenic
- They have medium wear resistance
The negative qualities of products are:
- easy flammability,
- Electrification,
- Rapid pollution.
Denim
Types of men's denim products are shirts and jackets. They differ in quality, which depends on the type of denim. There are several of them:
Denim
The highest quality and most expensive denim with a white wrong side.
Gin
This fabric is dyed evenly on both sides and is used for inexpensive products.
Stretch
Denim with elastane, which is used for tight-fitting models.
Shambry
Lightweight denim for summer wear, including men's shirts.
Broken twill
Thick and embossed denim.
Eikru
Denim without dyeing.
Velvet
Velvet is a material with a short pile on the front of the product. It is mainly used for sports-type sweatshirts. It can contain both natural silk and chemical fibers. Silk material is noble and has the following properties:
- wear resistant,
- Soft,
- Does not collect dust
- Does not electrify
- Will not shrink or shrink during washing
- Holds heat well
- breathable,
- Doesn't wrinkle
- Has a beautiful sheen.
Overview of brand new products
In everyday wear, men like to use sports-type sweaters. Nike, Adidas and Reebok are some of the most sought after brands for quality sportswear.
Nike
Nike offers hoodies, sweatshirts and sweatshirts. In addition, the brand produces casual models of cardigans, sweaters and jumpers. Sports models can have long or short sleeves. There are sleeveless hoodies.
The collection includes models in neutral colors (black, gray and white), as well as various shades of blue, dark shades of green, burgundy and pink, which is relevant in the new seasons. Products are decorated with the logo and brand name, often reflective.
For the production of Nike products, materials from cotton, polyester and their mixtures are used. The warmer the item, the greater the percentage of cotton in its composition. Lightweight products with good ventilation are made of polyester with the addition of laser perforation.
To create comfort, sweatshirts of various types can have:
- Cuffs and bottom hem for a better fit;
- Holes in cuffs for thumbs so that sleeves do not move;
- Kangaroo pocket;
- Raglan sleeves for ease of movement
- Lined hood with drawstring to keep out the cold;
Cool weather models retain heat well. For their manufacture, fabric with fleece is often used.
Adidas
The Adidas collection features a wide selection of sweatshirts, hoodies, jumpers, sweatshirts, long sleeves and vests. The main materials used for them are: footer, polarfleece, fleece, polyester, velor and taffeta. The color scheme has black, shades of blue and gray, white, yellow, blue, red, burgundy and purple. The Adidas trademark, three white stripes, are located on the brand emblem. On some models, these stripes can be seen on the sleeves and cuffs.
The most common parts on products:
- Mesh inserts for a cool feel
- Contrasting stripes on any part of clothing;
- Kangaroo pocket;
- Windproof inserts;
- Zipped pockets or large chest pockets on long models;
- Voluminous hood with lining, drawstring and sometimes button closure;
- Camouflage sleeves or inserts;
- Contrasting sleeves and hood;
- Raglan sleeves;
- Ribbed collar and cuffs;
- Thumb slits on cuffs.
Most items feature an embroidered logo on the chest. In addition, the brand uses lettering, vintage and animal prints, wide color stripes and color blocks. Some models of the latest collection are printed in the style of the 90s.
Reebok
The Reebok brand produces jumpers and hoodies, mostly in a slim fit. They are characterized by black, blue, gray, blue and red colors. Most of the range is made from 100% cotton. There are also models made of fleece, a mixture of polyester with cotton or viscose.
Common parts used by the brand:
- Long zipper, sometimes asymmetrical;
- High gate;
- Elastic cuffs and bottom hem;
- Ergonomic cut;
- Kangaroo pocket or taped zip pockets.
Products are decorated with the brand logo on the chest or sleeves, contrasting colors, stripes. The design of some models is made in retro style.
How to choose
When choosing a jacket, the main criteria are style, material and color. The style of products directly depends on their purpose. For work, you can choose a sweater, jumper or cardigan. A pullover can complement business trousers, a shirt and a tie. For walks, you can purchase original models, sports-type sweaters.
Cotton models are suitable for the warm season, woolen ones will warm in cool weather in the off-season and will become basic in the winter season. Blended fabrics are more practical than things made from natural fibers. But products made of natural wool retain heat better. It is better to give preference to alpaca, sheep or merino wool. From synthetic materials, fabrics that contain viscose have good properties.
The color of the sweater should be chosen based on the color palette of the wardrobe and, again, the purpose. Sweatshirts in neutral and dark shades of blue and green, brown or burgundy are suitable for work. Bright colors, prints on sweaters will cheer you up while walking.
How to wear
Any jacket is important to properly combine with other things in the wardrobe. Sweatshirts of sports type are generally not difficult. Pair them with a T-shirt, sweatpants or jeans.
A deep V-neck pullover or cardigan in discreet colors can be worn in a business style. This neckline suggests a combination with a shirt. You can also wear a jumper without a collar with it. The edges of the shirt collar with any of the sweaters must be tucked under it.
Under a jacket without a fastener, you can wear a T-shirt or T-shirt if they are not noticeable from under it. Cardigans with buttons and any sweatshirts with zippers allow you to wear a T-shirt without any restrictions on the neckline or neckline.
The shirt is worn tucked in, but there is an exception. In street style, it is worn untucked, and a collarless jumper is worn over it. Any jacket without a collar is easy to complement with a large wide scarf, fashionable in the new season.
Stylish images
Choosing things, each man relies on his age. The older the man, the stronger his craving for discreet colors and conservative combinations. Young people love experiments, ways to stand out from the crowd. First of all, fashion trends, stylish combinations and the presence of their own taste come to their aid.
Youth
With any jacket, you can create several stylish looks, especially if it is a thing with a clasp. The layering in clothes that is relevant in the new seasons can best be used at a young age. To create such an image, you can take a bright cardigan, a plain shirt and a T-shirt. The shirt and cardigan can be left unbuttoned, but the sleeves should be rolled up. The set will be complemented by light trousers, shoes and a hat.
Any jacket with buttons or a zipper can be worn with a T-shirt. Bright prints will not interfere with the image. They should be located either on a T-shirt or on a jacket. This jacket can be worn with a classic white shirt and trousers. If there are prints on the jacket, then you should choose a tie with the same pattern. Bright jeans, a cap, a neckerchief and platform boots can complement a plain jacket and a classic-style shirt.
A jacket is one of the main things in the wardrobe. But one model cannot be used everywhere.The right wardrobe requires the presence of at least two copies in different styles. The minimum set should consist of a jacket in a classic style for work and in a sporty style for outdoor activities.