Kariban Men's V-neck jumper

Product Overview

The Kariban Men's V-neck Jumper represents a sophisticated choice for professionals who require a balance between formal appearance and daily comfort. This medium-weight garment is engineered with a refined blend of materials, offering a silhouette that remains sharp throughout the working day. Whether worn as a primary layer or over a collared shirt, its fitted style ensures a modern, professional appearance that suits corporate, hospitality, or retail environments.

Key Features

• 50% Cotton / 50% Acrylic Blend: This specific composition combines the natural breathability and softness of cotton with the hard-wearing, shape-retaining properties of acrylic.
• Double Layer Neck Rib: The reinforced neckline is designed to maintain its structure and resist sagging, ensuring you look presentable even after long shifts.
• Taped Neck: Internal taping provides extra durability at a high-stress point and prevents the seam from irritating the skin.
• Straight, Fitted Silhouette: Designed to provide a neat, contemporary fit that complements a professional uniform without being restrictive.
• Ethical Certifications: With BSCI, SEDEX, and OEKO-TEX certification, you can be confident that this garment meets high standards for ethical production and fabric safety.

Design & Performance

The choice of a cotton-acrylic blend is a deliberate technical decision. While pure cotton might lose its shape over time and pure acrylic can lack breathability, this 50/50 split offers the best of both worlds. The fabric is substantial enough to provide warmth in air-conditioned offices or cooler environments, yet remains breathable enough for active customer-facing roles. The double-layered ribbing on the V-neck is a particular mark of quality, providing a sturdy frame for a tie or shirt collar.

The garment's performance is underpinned by its certifications. Being produced in facilities that adhere to BSCI and SEDEX standards ensures that your corporate social responsibility requirements are met, while the OEKO-TEX certification guarantees the fabric is free from harmful substances.

Customisation: Print & Embroidery

This V-neck jumper is an excellent candidate for both print and embroidery. For a truly professional finish, we highly recommend embroidery; our high-precision machines can render company logos and staff names with a depth and texture that looks exceptionally 'proper' on knitwear. For larger, more vibrant branding, our printing techniques are equally effective.

All customisation is managed by our expert in-house team in Telford. With a heritage stretching back to 1976, we have the experience to ensure your branding is applied correctly to this specific fabric blend, maintaining the garment's integrity and your professional image.

Use Cases

This jumper is ideally suited for office-based staff, management teams, and front-of-house hospitality professionals. It provides a more approachable alternative to a suit jacket while maintaining a high level of formality. It is also a practical choice for security personnel or retail staff who need a smart layer that allows for a full range of movement.

Why MyWorkwear

Since 1976, MyWorkwear has been at the forefront of the UK workwear industry. Operating from our base in Telford, we combine decades of technical expertise with modern production techniques. We don't just supply garments; we provide engineered uniform solutions that are built to last and designed to represent your business in the best possible light.

Practical Advice

As this is a fitted style, we recommend reviewing our size guide carefully to ensure the best fit. If you intend to wear this over a thick shirt, you may wish to consider one size larger than your usual measurement for added comfort. The V-neck depth is specifically cut to frame a standard shirt collar and tie perfectly.

Caring for your product

To maintain the structural integrity and professional appearance of this jumper, it is vital to follow the care instructions. We recommend a domestic wash at 30°C on a normal programme. Using a lower temperature prevents the cotton fibres from shrinking and protects the acrylic from becoming brittle, which helps the jumper retain its original shape for longer.

Do not use bleach, as harsh chemicals will break down the fabric fibres and lead to premature wear and colour fading. This garment should not be tumble dried; instead, lay it flat to dry naturally. Tumble drying can cause knitwear to lose its shape and lead to excessive pilling.

We advise against ironing this product. The heat from a domestic iron can damage the synthetic acrylic fibres, causing them to flatten or melt, which results in a permanent 'shiny' mark on the fabric. Finally, do not dry clean this item, as the industrial chemicals used in the process are unnecessary for this fabric blend and can degrade the custom embroidery or print.