Jersey (knitted clothing)

Not to be confused with Jersey (fabric) or Team jersey.

Traditionally, a jersey is an item of knitted clothing, generally made of wool or cotton, with sleeves, worn as a pullover, as it does not open at the front, unlike a cardigan. It is usually close-fitting and machine knitted in contrast to a guernsey that is more often hand knit with a thicker yarn. The word is usually used interchangeably with sweater.^[1]

A traditional knit jersey

Etymology

The garment's name originates from the British Crown Dependency of Jersey in the English Channel. The island became a large exporter of knitted goods in the Elizabethan era.^[2]

See also

• Fashion portal

• Guernsey