About Woolovers   Blog   Caring Instructions   General Information   History of Wool   My Woolovers   Origin of Words     Aran Sweaters   British Wool Processing   Cardigans   Cotton Sweaters   Country Clothing   Fisherman's Sweaters   Gilets   Golf Sweaters   Guernsey Sweaters   Jersey Sweaters   Knitwear   Knitwear Glossary   Lambswool Cardigans   Lambswool Jumpers   Lambswool Sweaters   Nordic Sweaters   Pullovers   Sweater Vests   Wool Breeds   Wool Jumpers   Wool Over   Wool Processing Terms   Wool Sweaters   Wool Waistcoats     Sizing Information   Woolly Chat     Home   -  Origin of Words   -  Gilets   Gilets   A Gilet is similar to a Cardigan, with front opening buttons or a zip, and is sometimes known as a waistcoat. A Gilet will include pockets (sometimes with zips) but no sleeves, making it less cumbersome but extremely useful. View our range of quality lambswool Gilets:- Guernsey Gilet £35 Lambswool Gilet £25 View our full range of quality British knitwear:- Product List