
BOSS
Pure Merino Wool Zip-Up Sweater
The BOSS Pure Merino Wool Zip-Up Sweater is a men's long-sleeve knit top made from 100% fine merino wool in a regular fit, designed as a lightweight layering piece for casual or smart-casual wear. It features a ribbed stand collar, a full-length two-way metallic zip closure with pulls at the collar and hem, and ribbed edging at the cuffs and hem. The fine, smooth knit has a slim, body-skimming silhouette with set-in shoulders and close-fitting sleeves.
- Material
- Fine 100% merino wool knit
- Style
- modern, minimal, classic, smart-casual, elevated-basics
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Fine merino wool zip-up sweater by BOSS with a stand collar, regular fit and ribbed edging, designed for polished layering.
Fine 100% merino wool knit, regular fit, stand collar, two-way zip closure, ribbed edging.
- Material
- Fine 100% merino wool knit
- Style
- modern, minimal, classic, smart-casual, elevated-basics
- Occasion
- everyday, work, business-casual, weekend, travel
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- fine 100% merino wool knit
- regular fit
- stand collar
- two-way zip closure
- ribbed edging
- versatile design can be worn on its own or layered under a jacket
- modern minimalist aesthetic
- fine-gauge knit construction
- BOSS branded design
- low-key luxurious appeal
- subtle sophistication
- versatile silhouette
Product Insights
100% virgin wool (merino) in a fine knit Regular, straight-cut fit with room through the chest, waist and hip Fine-gauge, light midweight knit — about 420 g for a size ~100/L Versatile layer: under a jacket, blazer or coat, or over a T-shirt or shirt Machine-washable on a cold gentle cycle; no bleach, no tumble dry, flat dry, medium iron, dry clean P 289 CAD for a pure merino BOSS knit, with no size-based price penalty
Verified claims
- material
- 100% virgin wool (merino) in a fine knit
- fit
- Regular, straight-cut fit with room through the chest, waist and hip
- sizing
- Standard body length around 67 cm with roughly 46 cm shoulders and 50 cm sleeve on a size ~100/L
- knit_weight
- Fine-gauge, light midweight knit — about 420 g for a size ~100/L
- collar
- Ribbed stand collar that sits close to the neck
- zip
- Two-way full-length zip with metallic pulls for adjustable ventilation
- ribbing
- Ribbed hem and cuffs that help hold shape
- layering_styling
- Versatile layer: under a jacket, blazer or coat, or over a T-shirt or shirt
- care
- Machine-washable on a cold gentle cycle; no bleach, no tumble dry, flat dry, medium iron, dry clean P
- care_warning
- Fasten the zip pulls before washing to protect the knit
- storage
- Clean thoroughly before storing to deter moths
- softness
- Fine merino fibres feel soft rather than scratchy next to skin
- thermoregulation
- Merino traps air to insulate while releasing excess heat and moisture
- moisture_management
- Absorbs and releases moisture vapour to buffer humidity
- durability
- Wool's resilient fibres help the sweater retain shape and resist creases
- construction
- Fine smooth knit with set-in shoulders, ribbed bands and a side seam detail
- variants
- Black only, in SMALL through X-LARGE, all in stock at 289 CAD
- sourcing
- Made in Turkey; BOSS states all pure woollen knitwear is mulesing free, but no product-specific RWS claim is published
- value
- 289 CAD for a pure merino BOSS knit, with no size-based price penalty
- comparison
- Roomier than BOSS slim knitwear and more layer-friendly than a chunky knit
- gender_category
- Men's zip-up sweater in the shirts and tops category
Product record
- Title
- Pure Merino Wool Zip-Up Sweater
- Brand
- BOSS
- Price
- 289 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Wear it solo or layered under a jacket
This BOSS pure merino wool zip-up sweater is designed to work as a standalone top, and the merchant notes it also looks great tucked under a jacket. The fine merino knit and zip-up style make it an easy layering piece.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Pure Merino Wool Zip-Up Sweater: Choose this if you want a fine-knit 100% virgin (merino) wool zip-up in black, described by BOSS as soft with natural temperature regulation, with a ribbed stand collar, two-way full-length zipper, and ribbed hem and cuffs. The merchant lists it as a regular (straight) fit, though on the model it reads slim and body-skimming with close-fitting sleeves, and it can be worn on its own or tucked under a jacket. Note that care is hands-on: cold gentle machine wash with reduced spin, no bleach or tumble drying.[1,2,3,4] | Contrasting Trim Overlaid Effect Sweater: Choose this if you want a comfortable 100% cotton knit crewneck with visual interest: it pairs an all-over small geometric jacquard pattern in neutral tones with contrasting solid tan ribbing at the collar, cuffs, and hem. Choose it for a regular fit that appears slightly relaxed with a soft drape, straight-hip length, and a matte, textured surface; the knit is described as reading clean and minimal from a distance with added depth up close, especially under indoor lighting. It comes in Beige across sizes SMALL to X-LARGE.[5,6,7,8] | Embroidered Signature Pure Cotton Sweater: Choose this if you want a minimalist, easy-to-match men's crew neck in pure cotton — it's a fine, smooth, lightweight knit described as soft, comfortable and breathable for everyday wear, with ribbed collar, cuffs and hem and a small tone-on-tone BOSS embroidery on the left chest. Its regular fit is framed as versatile with jeans or dressier outfits, and this listing covers the Ivory/Cream Beige colorway in size XX-Large only. Note the fabric shows slight natural puckering at fold points and the sleeves sat close to the wrist on the model shown.[9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Front view of a dark long-sleeve zip-up knit sweater worn by a model, showing a full-length central zipper, ribbed mock collar, ribbed hem and cuffs, and a slim fitted silhouette.
- Silhouette and fitSlim, body-skimming fit shown on a model with minimal ease across the chest and waist; shoulders are set-in and sleeves are close-fitting.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.80 · h 0.72 (high) - Full-length central zipperVisible full-length central zipper running from collar to hem with a narrow fabric zip channel; two zipper pulls present, one near the collar and one at the hem, both metallic.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.08 · w 0.06 · h 0.76 (high) - Mock neck collarShort, ribbed mock neck that stands slightly away from the throat and is finished in the same knit as the hem and cuffs.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Ribbed hem and cuffsWide ribbed band at the hem and narrower ribbed cuffs at the sleeve ends, both in the same dark knit as the body.
3 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Knit textureFine, smooth knit fabric with a uniform surface; texture appears tight and even across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Small side fabric tagSmall rectangular fabric tag attached at the wearer's left side seam near the hem; tag background dark with a small light mark or text that is not fully legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.62 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot of a model against a plain white background, cropped above the eyes and at mid-thigh, with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal crop showing the torso and upper legs of a standing model; image is cropped above the model's eyes and below mid-thigh.
- Background and lightingUniform white studio background with even soft lighting that produces minimal visible shadowing and neutral highlights on the zipper hardware.
- Model hands and poseModel's left hand is partially in a trouser pocket and right hand is relaxed at the side with fingers visible; pose emphasizes front view of garment.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.78 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with clear rendering of knit texture and zipper details.
Colors
very dark charcoal· main body and sleevesmetallic silver· zipper hardware and pulls- Silhouette and fitSlim, body-skimming fit shown on a model with minimal ease across the chest and waist; shoulders are set-in and sleeves are close-fitting.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve zip-up sweater shown on a model; visible features include a ribbed stand collar, ribbed hem and cuffs, shoulder seam, and smooth fine-knit body and sleeves in a very dark color.
- Back body panelSmooth, fine-knit back panel with no visible embellishment or printed text; fabric hangs straight with slight natural drape toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.65 (high) - Ribbed stand collarShort, vertically ribbed stand collar that fits close to the neck; seam where collar meets the back is visible at the top center.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Shoulder seamVisible shoulder seam runs from the base of the collar outward toward the sleeve, creating a defined shoulder line.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Ribbed hem bandWide horizontally ribbed hem band at the waist that is noticeably thicker than the body knit and pulls slightly inward at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Ribbed cuffsNarrow vertically ribbed sleeve cuffs that are fitted at the wrists and match the hem in texture.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high) - Left sleeve appearanceLeft sleeve appears smooth and slightly relaxed against the arm with faint horizontal stretch lines near the elbow.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high) - Right sleeve appearanceRight sleeve smooth and close to the arm, with slight fabric fold near the elbow and along the inner arm seam.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high) - Side seam / pocket opening areaSubtle vertical seam on the side of the sweater near the model's hip that suggests a side opening or pocket panel; detail is low-contrast against the knit.Partial
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.32 (medium)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a model, cropped at mid-thigh, with an even white background and neutral lighting; model's hands and trousers partially visible.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter crop showing the model from the upper neck to mid-thigh with the torso centered; sweater occupies the majority of the frame.
- Background and lightingUniform bright white background with soft, even studio lighting that produces minimal shadows and highlights the sweater texture.
- Model visible partsModel's neck, lower face profile (right side), both hands and upper legs are visible; hands rest near the hips and show natural skin tone contrast against the sweater.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Clothing crop ambiguityTrousers visible below the sweater are not part of the product depiction and are partially cropped at the bottom of the image.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.82 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
very dark charcoal· body and sleevesvery dark charcoal· ribbed collar, hem and cuffs- Back body panelSmooth, fine-knit back panel with no visible embellishment or printed text; fabric hangs straight with slight natural drape toward the hem.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- BOSS
BOSS - Zip-up sweater in merino wool - Black
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4604638 | Pure Merino Wool Zip-Up Sweater - Black - Small | CA$289.00 | Yes |
| 4604639 | Pure Merino Wool Zip-Up Sweater - Black - Medium | CA$289.00 | Yes |
| 4604640 | Pure Merino Wool Zip-Up Sweater - Black - Large | CA$289.00 | Yes |
| 4604641 | Pure Merino Wool Zip-Up Sweater - Black - X-Large | CA$289.00 | Yes |