Universal Works Wool Fleece Advance Cardigan Fawn

The Wool Fleece Advance Cardigan from Universal Works reinterprets the traditional cardigan with a roomier, more contemporary construction. Made from the brand's signature Wool Fleece, a soft and slightly felted knit, it combines the insulating qualities of wool with the flexibility and comfort of a knitted construction.

Features

• 65% wool / 35% recycled polyester
• Slightly felted wool knit
• Loose, boxy fit
• Button fastening
• Two large front patch pockets
• Matching fabric cuffs and hem
• Elasticated hem with drawcord
• Made in Portugal

Description

Universal Works has been developing its Wool Fleece for many years, a fabric that has become a staple of its collections. Inspired by materials traditionally used in sportswear, this knit combines a wool-rich base with a soft and slightly felted surface.

The result offers an excellent balance of warmth and lightness, while retaining the flexibility inherent to a knitted construction. Universal Works uses this fabric in particular for its waistcoats, cardigans and jackets, designed as layering pieces for cooler days.

The Advance Cardigan offers a more contemporary interpretation of the classic cardigan thanks to its loose, boxy fit. Its two large patch pockets reinforce its functional character, while the matching fabric cuffs and hem provide greater structure to the silhouette.

The hem is also fitted with an elasticated drawcord, allowing the shape of the garment to be adjusted. It can be worn straight for a more classic silhouette or tightened to create a slightly blouson-like effect.

Easy to wear on a daily basis, it works equally well as a mid-layer or as a lightweight outer layer when temperatures are milder. Its Wool Fleece construction can be worn over a T-shirt or shirt, but also over thicker layers when needed.

The Fawn colour brings a warm and natural beige tone that is particularly easy to pair with the traditional fabrics and colours of an autumn-winter wardrobe.

Fit

The Wool Fleece Advance Cardigan has a loose, boxy fit, deliberately more generous than that of a traditional cardigan. This construction makes it easy to layer and contributes to its contemporary aesthetic.

If you prefer a more fitted look, we recommend considering one size down. To retain the volume and ease intended by Universal Works, we recommend taking your usual size.

Why we selected it

We like the Wool Fleece Advance Cardigan for the way it modernises a classic piece without losing its functional character. Its loose fit, large pockets and adjustable hem allow it to be worn in different ways, somewhere between a cardigan and a lightweight jacket.

The combination of a knitted construction, a high proportion of wool and functional details typical of Universal Works makes it an especially easy piece to integrate into a workwear and heritage-inspired wardrobe.

The Fawn colour further enhances this versatility: a warm and natural beige that pairs equally well with indigo denim, ecru, olive, brown or other earthy tones.