JW Anderson
Geometric Pull Zip-Up Collar Sweater
CA$995.00CAD
In Stock
This JW Anderson sweater is a long-sleeve pullover knit from a wool and cotton blend in a regular fit. It features a high zipped collar with a large tortoiseshell plastic zipper pull, ribbed cuffs and hem, and is made in Italy. Suitable for cool-weather wear, it can be worn as a mid-layer or standalone upper garment.
- Material
- wool and cotton blend
- Style
- casual, retro
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Blue
Size
LARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Ribbed wool-cotton knit sweater with zipped high neck and large square zipper pull.
Ribbed wool-cotton knit, zipped high neck, large square zipper pull with turtle shell plastic, regular fit.
- Material
- wool and cotton blend
- Secondary
- cotton
- Style
- casual, retro
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- ribbed wool-cotton knit
- large square zipper pull in turtle shell plastic
- retro 60s/70s inspired design
- regular fit
- zipped high neck
- ribbed edging
- made in Italy
- luxurious knit
- geometric pattern
Product Insights
JW Anderson’s Geometric Pull Zip-Up Collar Sweater offers a regular fit that stands out from the brand’s typical sizing, referencing 1970s and 1960s silhouettes through its zip-neck pull design. Made in Italy, the English rib knit in a 60% wool, 40% cotton blend delivers volume and structure while the wool’s memory keeps cuffs and hem crisp. This blend balances warmth and breathability for three-season wear, provides shape memory and wrinkle resistance, and reduces shrinkage risk compared to pure wool—though it sacrifices the full properties of either fiber. The sweater is part of the designer’s recurring zip-collar knit series.
Verified claims
- Fit
- This sweater is regular fit, unlike 65% of JW Anderson pieces.
- Design references
- Zip neck, pull, silhouette align with 1970s/1960s references.
- Origin
- Made in Italy label is legally certified under EU customs law.
- Knit
- English rib pattern gives volume and structure, with wool memory keeping cuffs and hem crisp.
- Temperature regulation
- Wool-cotton blend balances warmth and breathability for three-season comfort.
- Durability
- Wool content provides shape memory and wrinkle resistance.
- Care
- Blend reduces shrinkage risk compared to pure wool.
- Shape retention
- Wool adds memory to prevent cuffs and hem from stretching.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Wool-cotton blend resists wrinkles better than pure cotton.
- Versatility
- Blend provides three-season versatility: autumn through spring.
- Design lineage
- Part of JW Anderson's recurring zip-collar knit series.
- Material signature
- 60% wool, 40% cotton blend and English rib stitch are signatures of JW Anderson's zip-collar knits.
Product record
- Title
- Geometric Pull Zip-Up Collar Sweater
- Brand
- JW Anderson
- Price
- 995 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the regular fit sits on different body types
- The brand’s knitwear is typically characterized by ‘boxy silhouettes, drop shoulders, and exaggerated volume’, but this sweater's regular-fit cut and fitted ribbed collar instead offer a trimmer, more structured shape that layers under a jacket without bulk — distinguishing it from the label’s intentionally oversized statement pieces.
- Tellar’s brand-wide analysis shows 65% of JW Anderson pieces fit larger than standard UK sizing, but this sweater is explicitly classified as a ‘regular fit’ — meaning it is cut to align with the typical body measurement rather than the exaggerated proportions found in the label’s signature oversized knits, so buyers should use their usual chest measurement as the primary reference rather than automatically sizing down.
Italian knitwear craftsmanship and quality
- The 'Made in Italy' label is not just marketing; under EU customs law it certifies that the knitting and assembly—the last substantial transformation—took place in Italy, a country whose knitwear sector is defined by technical mastery and artisanal rigor, giving the buyer a verifiable standard of construction quality rather than an unmoored location claim.
- The Italian manufacturer settled on a midweight gauge and a 71 cm shoulder-to-hem length (size Medium), producing a sweater that insulates comprehensively yet skims the body with a relaxed, not oversized, line—a precise drape that reflects the mill's eye for proportion, making it equally suited to wearing over a tee or under a blazer.
- The English ribbed structure—a knit that builds vertical columns with a dense, cushioned hand and pronounced stretch—is realized here in a 60% wool, 40% cotton blend, a combination Italian mills know intimately: the wool lends warmth and resilient recovery to the ribs, while the cotton introduces a breathable, dry feel that keeps the sweater from becoming clingy or prone to pilling.
The zip-up collar and its 60s/70s sportswear roots
- The zip neck was first applied to a knit sweater in the 1970s, according to fashion archivists — this piece’s ‘60s and 70s’ billing is therefore precise: it combines the earlier Mod silhouette with the later decade’s technical evolution, so the design functions as a deliberate composite era reference rather than an imprecise vintage mood.
- The sweater’s large square tortoiseshell plastic zip pull is a precise mid-century detail: nylon and plastic zipper components only became common during the 1960s, so the choice grounds the sweater’s retro aesthetic in an actual material timeline rather than a generalized vintage wash, giving the piece a more credible period texture.
- JW Anderson has repeatedly returned to the zip-collar knit, as seen in earlier ribbed half-zip wool-cotton jumpers and high-collar ribbed zip sweaters from other seasons — this piece is not a one-off retro experiment but part of a sustained design inquiry, marking the buyer as someone who engages with the brand’s evolving vocabulary.
Wool-cotton blend warmth, breathability, and care
- The wool component gives the knit memory that pure cotton lacks, so the ribbed cuffs and hem — which are the first to bag out on a cotton sweater — stay snap, preserving the crisp silhouette day after day.
- The cotton component reduces the blend's susceptibility to felting and drastic shrinkage compared to pure wool, so even if the care label ultimately recommends dry cleaning, an occasional careful hand wash in cold water carries far less risk of ruining the sweater than with a 100% wool knit.
- Thanks to the wool's resilience, the blend actively suppresses wrinkles that would set in on a fully cotton sweater, so the piece stays looking polished through a long workday or a weekend packed in a bag.
- Wool can absorb up to 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp and wicks it away from the skin, while cotton draws excess sweat into the fabric, so the sweater stays dry against the body during a commute or a brisk walk rather than turning clammy.
- The blend splits the difference between wool's deep-winter warmth and cotton's summer coolness, so this sweater works as a standalone layer on crisp autumn days and as a lightweight insulator under a coat in early spring — it is built for the shoulder seasons and mild winter climates.
- Wool's natural crimp traps millions of insulating air pockets that hold body heat, while cotton's open structure breathes, so this sweater delivers real warmth without the stifling, over-insulating feel of a pure wool knit — making it comfortable both outdoors and in heated rooms.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a rib-knit, long-sleeve pullover with a high stand-up collar and a short center zipper that ends at the chest; zipper has a large rounded rectangular pendant pull. The sweater is worn over a white crew T-shirt and shows relaxed fit through the body and sleeves with ribbed hem and cuffs.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve pullover with a relaxed, slightly boxy torso and dropped shoulders visible at the sleeve seam line.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.05 · w 0.72 · h 0.42 (high) - Knit textureVertical rib knit texture across the entire visible sweater body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high) - Collar and zipHigh stand-up collar with a centered short zip that is partially open to reveal an underlying white crew neck; collar stands away from the neck at the back edges.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.03 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Zipper pendantLarge rounded rectangular pendant attached to the zipper, appearing hard and glossy with a two-tone brown tortoiseshell look.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.11 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Hem and cuffsWide ribbed hem at the waist and narrower ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends, matching the sweater's knit texture.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.39 · w 0.64 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.28 · w 0.15 · h 0.17 (high) - Layering visibleA white crew neck T-shirt is visible beneath the sweater at the collar opening.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Full-body studio shot of a model wearing the sweater styled with dark cuffed jeans and brown shoes against a plain light gray background; even studio lighting with soft shadows visible under feet. Image is vertically centered and cropped to include the model head to shoes.
- Model and stylingMale model standing with hands near pockets; sweater styled over a white T and paired with dark denim and brown loafers.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with soft, even lighting and faint shadow under the model's feet.
- Shot compositionCentered full-body portrait from slightly above midline, showing the front of the outfit; image shows minor cropping above the top of the head.
- Image qualitySharp focus on clothing textures and accessories with natural color rendering and no visible motion blur.
Colors
muted teal blue· sweater body#62849Dtortoiseshell brown· zipper pendant- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve pullover with a relaxed, slightly boxy torso and dropped shoulders visible at the sleeve seam line.
- 02
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve pullover sweater with a short zip collar and a large rectangular zipper pull; visible knit texture, ribbed cuffs and hem, and drop shoulder seam.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve pullover sweater shown on a model from mid-thigh to above the chin, relaxed fit with slightly dropped shoulder seams.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.72 (high) - Collar and closureShort stand-up collar with a centered short zipper that is partially unzipped to show a small triangular throat opening beneath the zip.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.04 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Zipper pullLarge rectangular tortoiseshell-style loop pull attached to the zipper, visually darker brown and amber tones with a glossy finish.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.16 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Knit textureDense textured knit with small vertical ribs or waffle-like stitch visible across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.54 (high) - Cuffs and hemRibbed sleeve cuffs and a ribbed bottom hem band that sit flat against the model, with the hem sitting over the waistband of the pants.
3 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.62 · w 0.16 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Shoulder constructionDrop shoulder seam visible as a horizontal seam line slightly below the top of the shoulder.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible inner layerSmall triangular portion of a white inner garment visible under the partially unzipped collar.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the sweater against a plain light background; cropped above the knees, even soft lighting, small shadows indicating directional lighting from upper left.
- Model and poseMale model shown from mid-thigh to above the chin, left hand relaxed at side and right hand resting near thigh; face partially visible and turned slightly to the left.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.46 (high) - Visible prop clothingDark denim pants with visible pocket stitching appear below the sweater; pants are not described as part of the product in this image.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray studio background with diffuse soft lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
- Image crop and framingProduct and model centered in frame, cropped slightly above knees and near top of head so part of jaw and lower face are visible but forehead is out of frame.
Colors
muted blue teal· body#6689A3tortoiseshell brown· zipper pulldark charcoal· zipper tape#363C4C- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve pullover sweater shown on a model from mid-thigh to above the chin, relaxed fit with slightly dropped shoulder seams.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve knit zip-up collar sweater worn by a model, showing full back, raglan shoulder seams, ribbed collar, cuffs and hem, and a textured knit surface.
- Overall shapeBack view of a long-sleeve pullover-style sweater with a straight hem that sits at the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.80 (high) - Neck and collarFolded stand-up zip-up style collar with visible ribbed knit texture wrapping around the neck; collar height is moderate and folded outward at top edge.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.14 (high) - Shoulder constructionRaglan-style shoulder seams visible as a subtle seam line angling from collar toward underarm on both sides.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Knit textureDense, small-scale textured knit across the body and sleeves creating a consistent grid-like surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.68 (high) - Cuffs and hemRibbed knit cuffs and a wider ribbed hem band at the waist that are the same color as the body.
3 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.73 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.13 · h 0.27 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.58 · w 0.13 · h 0.27 (high) - Fit and drapeSweater drapes loosely over the back with slight horizontal pull lines near the hem where fabric gathers against the waistband of the pants.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Left sleeve detailLeft sleeve extends down to a ribbed cuff and shows slight natural creasing near the elbow and wrist.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.52 (high) - Right sleeve detailRight sleeve appears similarly constructed and ends in a ribbed cuff; slight inward tuck where model's hand is positioned near the hip.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.52 (high)
Other
Studio-style rear product shot on a light neutral background showing the model from shoulders to hips; even diffuse lighting with soft shadows, slight crop above the head and at the thighs, and visible jeans and hands as props.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray or off-white seamless background with even, diffused lighting and minimal shadows.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model and cropImage shows a model from the upper neck down to the upper thighs from behind; top of the head is partially cropped and the lower legs are outside the frame.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 0.95 (high) - Visible propsDark indigo denim jeans worn by the model are visible below the sweater, including back pockets and contrast stitching.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.75 · w 0.64 · h 0.24 (high) - Hands and postureModel's hands are relaxed at the sides with fingers visible; right hand rests closer to the back pocket area.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.13 (high)
Colors
muted slate blue· body and sleeves#6E91AA- Overall shapeBack view of a long-sleeve pullover-style sweater with a straight hem that sits at the model's hips.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- Is the zipper a full-length front zipper or a partial zipper at the neck only?
- The zipper is a partial zipper at the neck only, not a full-length front zipper. The description specifies a 'zipped high neck' and the feature list confirms it's a zipped high neck design.