| Settle a debate 13:22 - May 3 with 1873 views | RKD |
Is a jumper the same as a sweater (sweatshirt), or is there a difference?
I am of the belief that sweater is the American term for a jumper, but someone is disputing.
Many thanks,
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| Settle a debate on 13:28 - May 3 with 1828 views | Rozz |
I'd never use sweatshirt out loud, but jumpers are knitted. |  | | |
| Settle a debate on 13:29 - May 3 with 1829 views | Ewan_Oozami |
We'll get the AI on that one right away..... |  |
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| Settle a debate on 13:31 - May 3 with 1805 views | Tractor_Buck |
You are correct-ish. A jumper and a sweater (crocheted or knitted) are the same thing but a sweater and a sweatshirt (made of heavy material) are different. |  | | |
| Settle a debate on 13:33 - May 3 with 1793 views | Lord_Lucan |
A jumper and a sweater are the same but a sweatshirt is like a thick tee shirt. |  |
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| Settle a debate on 13:33 - May 3 with 1798 views | belgablue |
My friend over at chatGPT tells me:
The terms "jumper" and "sweater" can vary depending on the region and the culture. In some places, the terms are used interchangeably, while in other places, they refer to slightly different garments.
In the United Kingdom and some other Commonwealth countries, the term "jumper" is often used to refer to a knitted garment with long sleeves, worn over the upper body. This garment is equivalent to what is known as a "sweater" in the United States and other countries.
In the United States, "sweater" is the more commonly used term for this garment, and "jumper" typically refers to a sleeveless dress worn over a blouse or shirt.
It's worth noting that "sweatshirt" is a different garment from both "jumper" and "sweater." A sweatshirt is a pullover garment made of thick cotton or cotton blend fabric with a fleecy interior. It is often worn for casual or athletic activities.
In summary, "jumper" and "sweater" can be used interchangeably in some regions, but in others, they may refer to slightly different garments. A "sweatshirt" is a different type of garment altogether |  |
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| Settle a debate on 13:43 - May 3 with 1756 views | Guthrum |
| Settle a debate on 13:33 - May 3 by Lord_Lucan |
A jumper and a sweater are the same but a sweatshirt is like a thick tee shirt. |
This. |  |
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| Settle a debate on 14:37 - May 3 with 1666 views | leitrimblue |
| Settle a debate on 13:33 - May 3 by belgablue |
My friend over at chatGPT tells me:
The terms "jumper" and "sweater" can vary depending on the region and the culture. In some places, the terms are used interchangeably, while in other places, they refer to slightly different garments.
In the United Kingdom and some other Commonwealth countries, the term "jumper" is often used to refer to a knitted garment with long sleeves, worn over the upper body. This garment is equivalent to what is known as a "sweater" in the United States and other countries.
In the United States, "sweater" is the more commonly used term for this garment, and "jumper" typically refers to a sleeveless dress worn over a blouse or shirt.
It's worth noting that "sweatshirt" is a different garment from both "jumper" and "sweater." A sweatshirt is a pullover garment made of thick cotton or cotton blend fabric with a fleecy interior. It is often worn for casual or athletic activities.
In summary, "jumper" and "sweater" can be used interchangeably in some regions, but in others, they may refer to slightly different garments. A "sweatshirt" is a different type of garment altogether |
Are they not both just types of gansey? |  | | |
| Settle a debate on 14:42 - May 3 with 1650 views | noggin |
No, they're knit the same. |  |
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| Settle a debate on 14:58 - May 3 with 1610 views | NthQldITFC |
Not sure that "sweaters for goalposts" or "sweatshirts for goalposts" has quite the same ring to it. Isn't it? Wasn't it? Marvellous! |  |
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| Settle a debate on 15:08 - May 3 with 1573 views | J2BLUE |
I would have said no but googling suggests my reasoning would not stand up to scientific scrutiny.
I still refuse to back down though. So no. |  |
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| Settle a debate on 15:18 - May 3 with 1534 views | jontysnut |
| Settle a debate on 14:37 - May 3 by leitrimblue |
Are they not both just types of gansey? |
I still wear pullovers.
When I told my mum I was going to Iceland she said you'll need to take a heavy sweater with you. So I brought Buster Bloodvessel. |  | | |
| Settle a debate on 16:42 - May 3 with 1457 views | Tangledupin_Blue |
| Settle a debate on 15:18 - May 3 by jontysnut |
I still wear pullovers.
When I told my mum I was going to Iceland she said you'll need to take a heavy sweater with you. So I brought Buster Bloodvessel. |
I popped into Iceland the other day. I was wearing a jersey. |  |
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| Settle a debate on 16:43 - May 3 with 1453 views | Deano69 |
whats a jersey then? |  |
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| Settle a debate on 17:34 - May 3 with 1400 views | factual_blue |
Yes.
Or no.
It depends. |  |
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| Settle a debate on 17:41 - May 3 with 1386 views | factual_blue |
| Settle a debate on 16:42 - May 3 by Tangledupin_Blue |
I popped into Iceland the other day. I was wearing a jersey. |
Just a jersey?
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| Settle a debate on 17:47 - May 3 with 1371 views | Bluesky |
A sweater is the person still sitting in the doorway fiddling with their helmet.
A jumper is the one who just left the aircraft. |  | | |
| Settle a debate on 18:08 - May 3 with 1346 views | Ryorry |
| Settle a debate on 15:18 - May 3 by jontysnut |
I still wear pullovers.
When I told my mum I was going to Iceland she said you'll need to take a heavy sweater with you. So I brought Buster Bloodvessel. |
I thought pullovers were sleeveless V neck jumpers with stripes down the V, as worn in the 1950s & 60s by boys in boarding schools; and in the 1980s when described as 'tanktops' by middle-aged wannabe nerds with beer bellies? 🤔
(edit: sorry Jontysnut, no offence intended - I'm assuming you wear what others describe as 'jumpers', not what I describe as 'tanktops'!) [Post edited 3 May 2023 18:12]
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| Settle a debate on 18:12 - May 3 with 1336 views | GlasgowBlue |
A jumper is a sweater. But a sweater is not a sweatshirt. |  |
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| Settle a debate on 18:15 - May 3 with 1333 views | Trequartista |
jumper is knitted by your granny, sweater is made in a sweatshop. |  |
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