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Cable-Knit Quarter-Zip Jumper

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collegiate style. While it looks like a simple heritage piece, its construction involves specific technical details and materials that have made it a global bestseller for decades.

1. The Composition: Fabric & Feel

Most standard versions of this jumper are “Cotton-Rich,” but the specific blend varies by the exact line and season:

  • 100% Combed Cotton: The most common version. It uses “combed” cotton to remove short fibers, resulting in a smoother, stronger yarn that resists pilling and feels soft against the skin.

  • Wool-Cashmere Blend: Found in the more premium Purple Label or seasonal Polo collections, offering a more luxurious drape and superior warmth for winter.

  • The “Estate Rib” Alternative: While not always cable-knit, Ralph Lauren often uses a similar silhouette in “Estate Rib” cotton, which is a double-knit fabric that is smoother and slightly heavier than standard jersey.

2. Manufacturing & Origin

Ralph Lauren operates a global supply chain. While the brand is headquartered in New York, the production of their knitwear is primarily outsourced to regions known for high-volume, high-quality textile manufacturing:

  • Primary Locations: Most contemporary Polo Ralph Lauren cable-knit jumpers are made in China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, or Cambodia.

  • Premium Lines: Rare, high-end versions (like those from the Purple Label or certain RRL collections) may be made in Italy using Italian-spun yarns.

  • Quality Control: Regardless of the “Made In” tag, the brand maintains strict standards for the Pony embroidery (which should have a high stitch count and no loose threads) and the leather zipper pull (usually faux-suede or genuine calfskin).

3. Key Construction Details

  • The Cable Design: The “cabling” is a traditional fisherman’s stitch. In Ralph Lauren’s version, the cables are typically tight and uniform, providing a slimming vertical line to the wearer’s torso.

  • Ribbed Accents: The cuffs, hem, and mock-neck collar are finished with a heavy rib-knit. This ensures the jumper “snaps back” to its original shape and doesn’t sag after a day of wear.

  • The Quarter-Zip Placket: It usually features a concealed zipper with a tonal fabric binding, topped with a metal slider that is often engraved with “Polo” or the brand’s logo.


Care Tips for a Long Life

  1. Never Hang: Because of the heavy cable-knit weave, gravity will pull the cotton downward, causing “shoulder nipples” and stretching the length. Always store it folded.

  2. Cold Wash Only: Cotton cable-knits are prone to shrinking in heat. Wash on a cold, delicate cycle.

  3. Dry Flat: To maintain the structural integrity of the cables, reshape the jumper while damp and lay it flat on a towel to dry.


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