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  Lambswool Sweater
  Sweater is an American word. It is derived from a knitted shirt or a heavy woollen jersey (so called because sailors from the Isle of Jersey wore them). It was adopted in the 1890s by American sportsmen, who wore them to keep warm. They would often perspire, hence the word ‘sweater’.

Originally, sweaters had a traditional high collar. In 1894, a polo collar was added for golfers. Cyclists also wore the sweater with the high collar.

 
  Change of name
  In the 1920s, the English started to call sweaters ‘jumpers’ and, in the 1930s, ‘pullovers’. It wasn't just the name that changed. A Sweater was traditionally a man's garment, mostly worn for country sports, but the jumper was an everyday item worn by both men and women.

 
  Finest quality products
  Although there are now many designs and types of garments which could be called sweaters, there is one thing for sure: a beautifully soft, form-fitting pure lambswool sweater should be a part of everyone's wardrobe.

Wool Overs are proud to be able to offer the finest quality products at the best possible prices. Our beautiful lambswool sweaters illustrate the fact that, although our garments vary from range to range, we continue to sell top quality and luxurious wool and lambswool sweaters.

We promise you guaranteed satisfaction with our no quibble return policy. We are confident our lambswool sweaters are every bit as good as you would expect, if not better, and at a modest price.

Wool Overs only use the best of British lambswool in the making of its full range of lambswool sweaters. The first wool from lambs is sheared at about seven months. The soft and resilient lambswool fibres are perfect for making the softest and most cosy sweaters.

Luxurious yet not ostentatious, you can't beat Wool Overs’ spectacular range of lambswool sweaters for both quality and price. Robust and built for the British winter, these lambswool sweaters are of the highest quality, wash well and always look great on both men and women.