FOIL Knitwear

FOIL Knitwear – Linen for Summer, Layers for Cooler Days

Knitwear does not have to mean a heavy jumper. A light linen knit can take the place of a tee, a fine merino top can sit comfortably beneath a jacket, and a coloured cardigan can change an outfit you have worn for years.

Our FOIL knitwear brings those different jobs together. Compare the fibre, the weight and the fit before choosing. A textured sweater and a relaxed linen top may both be knitted, but they offer very different ways to dress.

Linen knits when you want less weight

If you like the ease of a tee but want a different texture, look at FOIL’s linen knits. The Team Player and Buttons Up tops are made from knitted linen, with relaxed shapes that can be worn loose over pants.

The knit changes the fall from the crisper outline of a woven linen shirt. With navy or a navy-and-white stripe, the texture can provide interest without needing a strong print. The Team Player introduces a softly collared V-neck, while Buttons Up places detail down the back.

Check coverage in good light, particularly with a more open knit. If you prefer a camisole underneath, try the complete combination so you can judge the feel and coverage together.

Fine merino beneath your layers

Merino can give you a different kind of knit from a chunky sweater. FOIL’s Love Ewe Top uses merino single jersey in a closer, streamlined shape designed to sit beneath other layers.

That makes it useful when you want to add warmth without filling the sleeve of a jacket. Check the armhole and bust fit with your outer layer on; a base that feels comfortable alone also needs room to work beneath a coat.

Colour can change its role. Electric Blue can show at the neckline of a darker outfit, while Night Sky gives you a quieter base. Choose the version that works with jackets and pants you already wear.

Cardigans that change an everyday outfit

A cardigan lets you adjust your layers through the day. Wear it open over a simple top, or compare it buttoned where the design allows. The shape and finished length matter as much as the colour.

A coloured or striped cardigan can be particularly useful if your wardrobe is mostly black, navy or denim. The Plush Love Cardi and Isle Be Back Cardi offer different approaches through colourblocking, stripes and texture.

Try the cardigan with the actual shirt or dress you want beneath it. Check the sleeve room, the neckline and where the two hems finish. A shorter layer and a longer one can each work; the useful choice is the proportion you enjoy.

Texture instead of another print

If you want interest without adding pattern, compare the surface of the knit. A textured sweater can bring another dimension to plain trousers or denim while keeping the outfit simple.

The Gauge Your Interest Sweater uses a plush twist knit. Glow Getter introduces light-catching details through its yarn and embellishment. These are different finishes to consider for everyday wear or an evening when you would rather wear a knit than a blouse.

Look at the composition for each garment. Some FOIL knits combine wool with other fibres; others use cotton blends or linen. They should not all be described as wool jumpers, and they will not all provide the same feel or warmth.

Choosing the weight for your climate

Start with where you will wear the knit. A light top for a mild evening asks something different from a layer for a cold morning or an air-conditioned workplace.

Consider what goes beneath and above it too. You may prefer a fine layer under a jacket rather than one heavier sweater, or a cardigan that you can remove as the day warms up. Keep the whole outfit in mind rather than judging the knit on its own.

With a wider pant, compare how the knit’s hem falls across the waist and hips. With a narrower leg, you may enjoy more length above it. There is no fixed rule that makes one combination right for every woman.

Fit that leaves room for the outfit

The selection includes alpha sizing, with XS–XXL available on selected garments. Size ranges and proportions vary. A fitted merino top, a relaxed linen knit and a textured cardigan should not be expected to have the same measurements.

Tell our Mount Lawley team whether you plan to wear the knit alone, over a shirt or beneath a jacket. That helps us compare the relevant shapes rather than relying on the size label alone.

Care for the particular knit

Read the care label before washing. A method suitable for one linen knit should not be assumed to suit a merino top or a textured blend. Check the washing, drying and storage instructions for the garment, including any special care for trims or embellishment.

Shop FOIL knitwear online with delivery across Australia and New Zealand, or visit Weekends in Mount Lawley, Perth, for personal help.

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