Sweatshirts and Jumpers from the French Days
The selection of sweatshirts and jumpers from the French Days features warm tops for the mid-season: organic cotton sweats Armedangels, round neck and half-zip Fred Perry, hoodies Nike Club Fleece and adidas, sweats Moss Copenhagen, contrast zip-ups Kariban, and knit vests Only and Garcia. Hooded, round neck, zip or button-down vests, for women, men and children.
The quintessential mid-season piece, at a discounted price.
Brushed or loopback fleece: the inside of a sweat
A sweat is defined by its fleece, a fabric whose inside differs from the outside. The brushed fleece, brushed on the inside to create a slight fluff, traps air and keeps you warm: this is the concept behind the Nike Sportswear Club Fleece, a blend of cotton and polyester. The loopback fleece, also known as French terry, retains small loops on the inside; it is lighter and more breathable, making it suitable for mid-seasons and heated interiors. The weight, expressed in grams per square metre, indicates thickness: at around two hundred and fifty grams, the sweat remains lightweight; above three hundred and fifty grams, it becomes almost winter weight.
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Hood, round neck or half-zip: three styles
The hooded sweat, featuring a kangaroo pocket and drawstring, protects the neck from the wind and has a sporty look, like the fully zipped adidas Z.N.E. hoodie or the Mercedes-AMG Petronas model in the Formula 1 team's colours. The round neck is more understated: the Fred Perry sweat, embroidered with the laurel crown, is a classic. The half-zip, or trucker neck, opens a few centimetres to regulate warmth and closes high against the cold. Fred Perry, founded in 1952 by the three-time Wimbledon winner, has made it one of its signatures alongside fully zipped models.
Organic cotton and feminine cuts
Armedangels, a brand founded in Cologne in 2007, makes its sweats from certified organic cotton, grown without synthetic pesticides. The Frankaa, its flagship women’s model, captures the spirit of a sailor style with a loose fit and dropped shoulders, available in classic or Bold versions with bolder contrasts; the Alizaa has a softer line. Moss Copenhagen, a Danish brand, offers the Ima and Dalvina in feminine sweats with fluid cuts and soft hues. These oversized models are taken in your usual size: the looseness is planned from the pattern, and going down a size would lose the desired effect.
Knit vests and sweat maintenance
The vest, buttoned or zipped all the way down, differs from the sweat by its knitted fabric: the Only Linda or Garcia models, which are thinner, are worn open and layer easily. The zipped Kariban, with a hood and contrasting finishes, bridges the gap between vest and sweat. For maintenance, sweats should be washed inside out, at thirty degrees, with fabrics of the same nature to limit pilling, and the tumble dryer should be avoided, as it shrinks cotton. Knit vests should be dried flat, without hanging, to avoid stretching the sleeves or distorting the shoulders.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between a sweat and a jumper?
A sweat is made from fleece, a thick and soft fabric, often cotton, with a sporty look. A jumper is knitted from wool, cotton, or blended fibers, with a more visible knit and a dressier appearance.
How do you recognize a quality sweat?
A good sweat is recognized by a dense fleece that returns to its shape after stretching, with tightly knitted cuffs at the wrists and hem, and double seams at the shoulders. A high cotton content ensures softness to the touch.
What size sweat for a child?
Children's sizes are indicated by age or in centimeters: a ten-year-old usually wears size 140. For a hooded sweat, going up a size gives some room, as the ribbed cuffs hold the sleeves in place, even if they are a bit long.
What does the laurel crown Fred Perry mean?
The laurel represents the former emblem of Wimbledon, a tournament that Fred Perry won three times in a row in the 1930s. It is embroidered on the chest of the brand's clothing, founded in 1952.
Is organic cotton more fragile?
No, organic cotton has the same strength as conventional cotton: only its cultivation changes, without synthetic pesticides or modified seeds. Washed at thirty degrees and dried flat, an organic cotton sweat maintains its softness for a long time.
