Textured Merino Wool Quarter-Zip Sweater vs Aran Merino Wool Crew Neck Sweater

Buy the Aran crew neck if you want one sweater that lasts and looks like something: handcrafted in Ireland, dense cable and honeycomb knitting, unisex XS to XXL. Buy the quarter-zip if you wear collared shirts and want a zip you can open and close through the day. Both are 100% merino, so warmth and breathability are close. The Aran is the heavier, more structured knit and needs hand washing; the quarter-zip is the easier everyday layer.

• Choose the textured merino quarter-zip if you layer over button-downs, want a mock collar and zip for quick temperature control, and prefer a machine-friendly everyday knit.
• Choose the Aran merino crew neck if you want a handcrafted Irish cable knit with real texture, a unisex fit from XS to XXL, and a sweater built to last years.