Inside Asphalte’s Half-Zip Jumper: 100% carded virgin wool, a listed 660 g weight, an 8.5 cm collar, a straight cut and precise washing, drying and storage instructions.
A wool jumper built around an adjustable collar
The Half-Zip Jumper is Asphalte’s pullover with a short metal zip at the neck. Its main product details are specific: 100% carded virgin wool, dense purl-rib knitting and a YKK metal zip. The opening gives it a different neckline from both a closed roll-neck and a cardigan that opens all the way down the front.
This guide concerns the named jumper rather than every Asphalte knit. The reviewed colour selection includes Navy, Light grey marl and Apple green. Those options change its visual character, but the shared points to assess first are the wool composition, substantial knitted construction, collar height and straight silhouette.
100% carded virgin wool and a substantial 660 g knit
Asphalte describes the material as carded virgin wool with a dry hand and a dense, stable texture. The product page lists a weight of 660 g, positioning it as a substantial knit rather than a fine, lightweight layer. It does not identify a reference size for that weight, so it should not be treated as an exact measured weight for every available size.
The brand also describes a tight purl knit intended to retain warmth and resist losing its shape. These are construction claims from the maker, not results of an independent wear test. In practical terms, the stated weight and texture are useful when deciding whether you want a more substantial outer knitted layer or something fine to tuck beneath close-fitting clothes.
An 8.5 cm collar and a YKK metal half zip
The collar is listed as 8.5 cm high and is lined, with the stated intention of helping it stand rather than sag. A YKK metal zip controls the front opening. This is the feature that lets the wearer keep the collar closed or open the neckline without changing into a completely different garment.
The half-zip construction does not open the body like a cardigan. Think about the opening and collar together when planning an outfit: a shirt collar or T-shirt neckline remains a separate layer underneath, while the jumper keeps its pullover shape. The useful detail is the combination of an upright collar and adjustable opening, not merely the presence of visible hardware.
Straight cut and compact 1/1 ribbed edges
Asphalte describes a straight cut designed to sit over a T-shirt or shirt without hanging loosely. This is not a claim of an oversized silhouette, nor does it provide a reason to assume that the same labelled size will fit identically to another brand. Compare the garment’s size guide with a jumper that already fits the way you prefer.
The edges are described as compact 1/1 ribbing, with tension intended to accommodate putting the garment on and taking it off without stretching out. That border construction is distinct from the dense knit of the main body. Together, the straight outline and ribbed edges explain the structure more clearly than a general description such as a timeless winter basic.
Washing: a wool programme and a limited spin
The specific care advice is machine washing on a wool programme at no more than 30°C, with a gentle spin limited to 400 rpm. Both limits matter: a low temperature alone is not the complete instruction. Use the garment’s own care label to check that you are following the guidance for the version in your hands.
This is more precise than saying simply that wool must always be hand-washed or that any delicate programme is interchangeable. A machine’s programme names and available spin settings vary, so check the actual settings rather than relying only on a symbol or a familiar button. Do not substitute a hotter standard cotton cycle for the listed wool programme.
Flat drying, low-temperature ironing and folded storage
After washing, Asphalte specifies air-drying flat, away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. The point is to support the shape rather than suspend a heavy knit while it dries. The ironing instruction is a low setting, no more than 110°C, with a cloth between the iron and the jumper.
For storage, the guidance is to fold it rather than use a hanger, because its own weight can stretch it. This advice is especially relevant alongside the listed 660 g weight. Washing, drying, ironing and storage form one care routine; following only the wash temperature while hanging the garment afterwards would miss part of the product’s instructions.
Production information and a practical selection checklist
The product page places the cut-and-sew stage in Portugal. That describes a named production stage, not proof that all the wool originates in Portugal. It also distinguishes stock and preorder purchasing formats; delivery windows and availability are changeable, so this product introduction does not turn a temporary checkout date into a lasting specification.
A useful checklist starts with the feel and weight you want, then checks neckline, fit and care requirements. Here the key combination is virgin wool, dense knitting, a lined 8.5 cm collar, YKK metal zip, straight cut and folded storage. Those concrete details explain what makes this particular jumper different without relying on a price, a discount or an invented claim of personal testing.
