Sweatshirts are long sleeves knit pullovers. Knitted Sweatshirts are ideal for mildly cold weather conditions. Initially, knitted sweatshirts were considered essentially to be worn as a sportswear in athletic activity. Today, knitted sweatshirts are all men's favorite casual wear during winters. Owing to its style and functionality, sweatshirts are preferred by both men and women. Worn over a T-shirt and with a pair of jeans or pants, sweatshirts definitely give a smart look to whoever wears it. All of the top name brand sweatshirts are available in various colors and in styles ranging from crew neck sweatshirts to hooded sweatshirts, to polar fleece outer wear to athletic sports sweatshirts. Many brands and styles are available, so fabrics, fibers, garment construction, special features, care requirements, and other product qualities need to be considered, as well as appropriateness for your personal use.

Materials for knitted sweatshirts

Guide for Taking Proper Measurements for sweatshirts » Chest is one inch below arm hole. » Sleeve length is from center back to bottom of the cuff. » Body length is the highest point on the shoulder to bottom of the band.

Sweatshirts are available in a wide array of fabrics and fibers. The majority are knit fabrics. Different knit fabrics vary in weight and thickness, stretchiness, comfort against the skin, absorbency, care requirements and attractiveness.

• Fleece: Weft-knitted woolen fabric which has been brushed or raised on one or both sides.
  
  
• Acrylic: A man-made or synthetic fibre with characteristics of warmth and softness, has a soft, wool-like hand, and is generally able to be dyed in a wide range of brilliant colors.
  
  
• Cotton blends: Cotton Yarn mixed with various other types of yarn like linen, wool, nylon, polyester, rayon and silk.
  
  
• Polyester: A synthetic polymer or fibre used to create hard-wearing fabric with low moisture absorbency.
  
  
• Lycra: An extremely elastic fabric made of synthetic fiber.
  
  
• Flannel: A plain-weave, soft light woolen fabric heavily brushed for softness.

Colors of Sweatshirts
Sweatshirts are available in a wide variety of colors. The most common colors are:

• Light Blue
• Light Steel
• Deep Navy
• Black
• Gray
• Brown

In most sweatshirts, the ribbed cuffs, collarband and waistband are usually in contrast colors, giving a very smart look.

Styles of Knitted Sweatshirts
Knitted sweatshirts are available in various styles and colors. Sweatshirts are usually pullover types. Some are also available in cardigan style with front open which can be either zipped or buttoned. The pullovers are available with various neckshapes like crew neck, U-neck, V-neck with ribbed collar band. There are hoodie sweatshirts. These are sweatshirts with a hood at the back which can be used as a cap. The sleeves in the sweatshirts are either ribbed cuffs or elasticated cuffs. In some, the waistband is also elastic. Rib knit collars are ideal for shape retention. Elasticated cuffs and waistband give a good fit. Most of the sweatshirts have a preshrunk fleece lining which gives a warm and cosy feeling. Top branded sweatshirts are available with their logo inscribed on the chest. The pullover sweatshirts have pouch packet while the front open sweatshirts have side pockets. Sweatshirt keeps wearers warm and protected in high risk work environments and a wide range of weather conditions.