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Guide
Wool jackets
Construction matters in a wool jacket: knit is flexible, while dense felted fabric gives more shelter from draughts. Check wool content and the inner surface over your intended clothing.
Key points
- Distinguish knit, felted fabric and lined designs by the weather.
- Check wool content and blends on the individual model.
- Compare collar comfort and freedom at the shoulders.
Which choice for which use?
| Use | Your choice | Consider |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | Your choiceSoft knit and comfortable collar | ConsiderOpen stitches allow wind through |
| Cool walks | Your choiceDenser construction with room to move | ConsiderCompare weight and bulk |
| Beneath a shell | Your choiceTrim wool blend | ConsiderTry bulky sleeves before buying |
Construction compared
Wool knit (Knitted structure)
Zipped wool knit for everyday wear and easy walks.
- Advantage: Front zip adjusts the opening
- Drawback: Needs a shell in prolonged rain
Felted wool (Dense fabric)
Felted wool with a stand-up collar for cool daily walks.
- Advantage: Stand-up collar covers the neck
- Drawback: No stated protection for prolonged rain
What to look for
| Question | In brief | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Is the collar comfortable? | In briefTry it against your neck | WhyWool content alone cannot predict your personal comfort against skin. |
| How much wool is included? | In briefRead the fabric list | WhyBlends can change stretch, weight and feel; the product name is not enough. |
| Can you move freely? | In briefStretch your arms forwards | WhyDense fabric should not pull at the shoulders or draw sleeves up past your wrists. |
Frequently asked questions
Does wool protect against rain?
Wool alone is not complete rain protection. Add a suitable outer layer for prolonged wet weather and check any specific weather protection stated for the model.
How do felted fabric and knit differ?
Felted fabric has a compacted surface; a knitted structure can be more open depending on the stitches. Feel and airflow differ, and an added lining can change both.
Can it go in the washing machine?
Only when the care label permits it, including for wool blends. Devold advises following the individual label and its drying instructions.
How should it dry after washing?
Woolmark generally recommends drying wool jumpers flat unless the care label permits another suitable method. Avoid hanging heavy wet knitwear on a coat hanger.
How much does an example weigh?
For example, Icebreaker lists Icebreaker Women Mer 800 Realf Class Pile Cardigan at 390 g (in size M). Compare weight figures only when their reference sizes match.
Last updated: October 2026
Everyday
Soft knit and comfortable collar. Open stitches allow wind through. Check the individual model description and try the combination with your intended kit.
- Comfort at the neck
- Comfortable sleeves
- Pockets if needed
Hiking
Denser construction with room to move. Compare weight and bulk. Check the individual model description and try the combination with your intended kit.
- Free shoulders
- Check the fabric blend
- Add wind protection
As a midlayer
Trim wool blend. Try bulky sleeves before buying. Check the individual model description and try the combination with your intended kit.
- Low bulk
- Flat cuffs
- Try with your outer layer
Cool days
For cool days, a suitable collar and denser fabric can help. Check the wool blend against your neck and add a suitable shell when rain arrives.
- Dense fabric
- Closing collar
- Follow the care label
Brands we carry
- Almgwand
- Carhartt
- CMP
- Dale of Norway
- Devold of Norway
- Finside
- Fjällräven
- G.I.G.A. DX
- Goldbergh
- Grüezi Bag
- Holebrook
- Icebreaker
- Jeanne Baret
- Kari Traa
- killtec
- La Sportiva
- Lundhags
- Maloja
- Martini
- MAUL Sport
- Millet
- Montura
- Pinewood
- RipCurl
- Salewa
- Salty Crew
- Save the Duck
- Spyder
- Super.Natural
- Ternua
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