ROOK WOOSTER SWEATER

It is great that there are so many variations of knitwear you can call your partner. A new option has been added to THE WOOSTER SWEATER, a cotton knit that is easy to care for and allows you to enjoy its changes over time. This sweater is made from a special, highly functional wool that elevates your adult style and keeps you comfortable during the fall and winter seasons. Its name is the “ROOK WOOSTER SWEATER.”

Gentle fits: Adding presence to world-standard modern basics. A refined silhouette created by a perfect balance of roominess and substance

“How can you achieve a world-standard, modern basic look with knitwear?” This is the theme that gave birth to the WOOSTER knit collection. While retaining the loose knit texture and semi-oversized silhouette characteristic of a 5-gauge knit, the ROOK WOOSTER SWEATER replaces cotton with wool as its main material. By generously using wool, it adds rich texture, substance, and warmth to the modern look of the original WOOSTER.

Model (182 cm) wearing size: XL

The goal was a simple, durable knit that can be worn casually, like an elegant sweatshirt. The “stitch definition” lines unique to knitwear, created by varying the stitch count, are kept to a minimum. The shoulder seams are also placed directly on top of the shoulders, like a sweatshirt, rather than on the back as is standard for knitwear. These detailed refinements create an urban look that retains the flexibility of knitwear while reducing the bulky feel typical of sweaters.

Model (191 cm) wearing size: XL

Gentle materials: Generous use of premium wool. Presence created by a unique blended knit

The knit of the ROOK WOOSTER SWEATER is woven by mixing two distinctive types of yarn.

The first is a special wool yarn. Replacing the cotton yarn used in the original “THE WOOSTER SWEATER,” this yarn offers the warmth and rich texture unique to wool.

Compared to “THE WOOSTER SWEATER,” not only the raw materials but also the knit density and amount of material used are different. The yarn used this time has a tendency to create a tighter knit than the original cotton yarn. Therefore, more yarn is required to reproduce the same design. In fact, while the original model in size XL weighed approximately 800 g, the ROOK WOOSTER SWEATER weighs approximately 1,000 g, a 25% increase. Although wool yarn itself is more expensive and lighter than cotton yarn, using more material achieves a high-density, durable thickness.

The second is “AMOSSA,” a special yarn that provides elasticity and firmness to the knit while offering high stretch to prevent the sagging caused by its own weight, which is common in low-gauge knits. When combined with wool yarn, it refines the texture of the knit and creates a three-dimensional, urban, and fashionable finish.

The knit construction uses a classic single jersey. By intentionally using an inside-out design that exposes the beautiful reverse side of the knit, it maintains the presence unique to low-gauge knitwear while creating an elegant look. The material composition is 90% wool and 10% polyester, increasing the proportion of natural fibers compared to the original. While inheriting the perfected design of WOOSTER, this model further deepens its appeal through both material and knit construction.

Gentle made: Beautiful knitwork created by a long-established knit factory in Yamagata. Its ease of care, allowing you to hand-wash it at home, is also a major appeal!

Produced at a long-established factory in Yamagata Prefecture that has specialized in knitwear for over 70 years. Advanced craftsmanship is generously applied to the simple construction, from the balance of materials and yarns to the adjustment of knitting tension. The beautifully finished knitwork offers excellent recovery; even if a thread is snagged and pulled out, it can be returned to its original state by gently stretching and massaging it by hand and applying a steam iron.

Furthermore, despite the generous use of wool, it can be hand-washed at home, which is another wonderful point. Because it reduces the hassle of taking it to the dry cleaner, you can use it daily without worry. It is a piece designed not only for its premium appearance but also for the practicality of long-term use.

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[Washing Instructions]

・Turn inside out and use a laundry net
・Use a neutral detergent.
・When washing, avoid rubbing and gently press-wash.
・Wring gently.
・After washing, reshape and hang to dry.
・Avoid tumble drying.
・Use an iron pad when ironing.
・Due to the characteristics of the material, it may shrink slightly when washed.
・Dark colors may bleed or transfer color, so do not wash with other items.
・If wet from sweat or rain, color may transfer due to friction, so please be careful.
・Leaving it soaked in detergent for a long time or leaving it wet may cause color bleeding or discoloration, so please be careful.
・It is prone to snagging. Please be careful when wearing.
・Pilling (fuzz balls) may occur due to friction while wearing.

wool 90% polyester 10%

Made in Japan