A sweater (North American English) or pullover, also called a jersey or jumper (British English and Australian English), is a piece of clothing, typically with long sleeves, made of knitted or crocheted material that covers the upper part of the body.

And logically, the thicker the wool fiber the greater the chance of itching. So you want to have a lookout for the finest wools. And yes, that often means the more expensive ones, but also the most qualitative knits. Merino, cashmere, alpaca and lambs wool are especially known for their non-itchy character.

We recommend styling open over a neutral tee, or buttoned as a base layer, with a smoother textured work shirt or a jacket with a boxy fit over the top. A roll neck is a fantastic layering piece. Styled under a blazer as part of a suit, instead of the classic shirt and tie combo, gives a suave contemporary silhouette.

Replace a suit jacket with a smart and comfortable knitwear option, and you have a smart casual workforce that will certainly thank you for it.