The Classic Half Zip

Half Zip Jumpers, Quarter Zip Sweats and Halfzip Knits

Half zip, halfzip and quarter zip all describe the same opening, and the spelling moves around more than the garment does. What you are choosing between is how much of the neck you want covered. A zip run high gives you a funnel to duck into when the wind turns. The same one dropped a few inches gives you a soft collar and a bit of the shirt underneath on show. Essential tees are the layer that goes underneath on a mild day.

Slim Fit and Regular Half Zip Sweatshirts

That leaves the fit to sort out. A slim one follows the body and layers under a jacket without bunching at the arm. A regular one leaves room for a tee underneath and hangs straighter off the shoulder. Cotton on the outside keeps a half zip wearable indoors, so it does not have to come off the moment you sit down. Men's essential tees and Women's essential tees hold that first layer. The fit worn most ends up settling the zip as well, one decision covering both.