If it’s true that the perfect sweater exists, it's also true that the wide offer can make your choice a little more complicated: here are some key points to keep in mind.

How should the perfect sweater for winter be? Warm, comfortable, soft and durable over time. To make sure you have all these features, it's best to focus on the quality of the fabrics, but there are other aspects to consider when choosing the perfect sweater for you.

The quality of the fabrics: what you should know

One of the main aspects that define the quality of a sweater is the material composition: not all fabrics are the same, so it's important to know which fibres are the warmest and most durable and which ones you should avoid.

Sweaters in Natural or Synthetic Fibres?

What are the main differences between natural and synthetic fibres?

Synthetic fibres are less breathable than natural ones as they are produced from water and weatherproof fabrics, and they are also less durable over time. In fact, they tend to alter and deform more easily, but some of them, especially polyamide, are more practical since they wash and dry quickly and do not necessarily need ironing.

Natural fabrics may be of natural or animal origin, but only the latter are used in sweater manufacturing because they have higher thermal properties.

Among them, wool is the fabric that retains the heat best, isolating the body: its thermoregulatory properties aid perspiration through skin and are essential to protect you from cold and humidity. But not all types of wool are identical and comfortable in the same way: traditional wool fibres are thicker and stay more rigid on your skin, causing you to experience “scratching” or “tingling”, which doesn't occur with fine and soft wool of higher quality, such as merino wool, Shetland wool, cashmere, mohair, that also have hypoallergenic properties.

In each of these cases, the better quality of the yarn, the more a sweater will last over time and the higher its heat level will be.

Therefore, to ensure you're wearing a warm and soft garment that can last more than one season, choose between a sweater made from natural and synthetic fibres to dress high-quality garments and a jumper made with 100% natural fibres. Discover ASPESI men and women's sweaters.

Versatility: shapes and colours that make a difference

Versatility is another key aspect when choosing the perfect sweater. A sweater to wear on different occasions — either in winter or in between seasons with a game of layering under a sleeveless garment -matching different styles of outfits can always come in handy. What's the trick? Focus on a sweater in neutral colours that you can combine with more colour palettes.

The choice of the model is equally important: there are different models as well as different body types and wearing a sweater that is suitable for your body shape helps you to enhance the latter to its fullest.

If you have a slender build, you can try oversized sweaters that are very crafted or very colourful or stick to light shades. In this case, the perfect models could be a Turtleneck Sweater in Mouliné Shetland Wool with its refined ash colour, or a Crew-neck Sweater in Wool and Mohair, whose micro-jacquard knitting characterizes the texture of the fabric with a geometric design.

Sweaters with flowing lines and fine texture are ideal for sturdy or curvy body types especially if they feature darker colours that lighten and lengthen your figure. If you choose this style, you have two valuable options: the elegant and delicate Crew-neck Sweater in Cashmere and the Merino Wool Sweater in navy or black, characterized by an impeccably soft yarn that provides a pleasant feeling of warmth.

There is one fundamental rule to follow while choosing your sweater: keep your proportions right, for example, opt for a maxi sweater if you are very tall or, conversely, for a medium-sized one - whose length does not exceed your hips and that does not excessively lower your centre of gravity - for those who are more minute. In this case, a Crew-neck Sweater in Mouliné wool with its simple and elegant design and refined colour, could be your ideal choice.

Therefore, choosing quality, versatility, colour and pattern suitable for your style and body is key to finding your perfect sweater for winter. Making an accurate choice will be very easy, keeping in mind this advice.