
Barbour
Holden Check Insert Sweater
The Barbour Holden Check Insert Sweater is a long-sleeve pullover knit sweater made from 100% wool in a heather grey finish. It features a partial front metal zipper with a ring pull at a ribbed mock neck, a navy check fabric insert visible behind the zipper, oval navy check elbow patches, and ribbed cuffs and hem. Designed for layering in cool-weather casual wear, it provides warmth with a relaxed straight fit through the body.
- Material
- 100% wool knit
- Style
- casual, classic, heritage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Wool knit sweater with a zipped high neck and check elbow patches from Barbour.
Zipped high neck, check elbow patches, ribbed edging, 100% wool knit.
- Material
- 100% wool knit
- Style
- casual, classic, heritage
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- zipped high neck
- check elbow patches
- ribbed edging
- 100% wool knit
- Barbour at Le 31
- British label
- founded in 1894
- English countryside aesthetic
- functional design
- well-thought-out design
- casual chic style
- impeccable craftsmanship
Product Insights
Holden Check Insert Sweater 288 CAD Regular fit; take your usual Barbour size Mid-to-heavyweight 7-gauge knit; warm as a fall outer layer and a winter mid-layer Hand wash at 30°C, do not bleach, do not tumble dry; dry flat Lambswool knit with a dry wool hand; sensitive wearers may want a base layer
Verified claims
- fit
- Regular fit; take your usual Barbour size
- material
- 100% wool knit body; trim is 70% wool / 30% polyamide
- comfort
- Lambswool knit with a dry wool hand; sensitive wearers may want a base layer
- warmth
- Mid-to-heavyweight 7-gauge knit; warm as a fall outer layer and a winter mid-layer
- breathability
- Wool buffers moisture and resists odour
- construction
- Zipped high neck with Barbour-branded quarter zip and metal ring pull
- construction
- Applied check elbow patches, not printed or knitted-in
- construction
- Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem
- styling
- Dark check accents with red and cream/white lines
- care
- Hand wash at 30°C, do not bleach, do not tumble dry; dry flat
- care_warning
- Avoid bleach and tumble drying
- care
- Wet wool stretches easily; handle gently and dry flat
- durability
- Wool's resilience helps it recover from wrinkles
- durability
- Knitted loop structure is prone to snagging
- durability
- Wool can pill and shrink if not cared for
- styling
- English countryside aesthetic with casual-chic versatility
- use_cases
- Fall outer layer, winter mid-layer, or cool-weather casual top
- value
- 288 CAD for a Barbour lambswool knit with distinctive detailing
- comparison
- Regular-fit Holden vs slimmer or finer-gauge knits
Product record
- Title
- Holden Check Insert Sweater
- Brand
- Barbour
- Price
- 288 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view close-up of a long-sleeve grey knit pullover with a short standing collar and a centered partial-length metal zipper; a navy check fabric insert is visible behind the partially open zipper.
- Main body knitMedium heathered grey long-sleeve knit fabric covering torso and sleeves with visible fine ribbed texture.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.88 · h 0.48 (high) - Collar styleShort standing collar in the same grey knit with vertical ribbing visible around the neck opening.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Partial front zipperCentered metal zipper runs from the collar downward to the upper chest; teeth are metallic and the slider has a circular ring pull.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.28 · w 0.16 · h 0.26 (high) - Zipper pull detailCircular metal ring pull attached to the zipper slider; ring is plain and metallic.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Check fabric insertDark navy check fabric visible inside the partially open zipper with thin red and white lines forming a plaid.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.33 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve cuffRibbed grey knit cuff visible at the right forearm with the same yarn and texture as the collar.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.76 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high) - Hand positioningModel's left hand is tucked under the right arm and the right forearm is crossed over the torso, partially covering the lower sleeve.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from chest up against a neutral light background; soft even lighting with minimal shadow and slight frontal reflection on skin. Image focused on upper body and face; background is plain and uncluttered.
- Shot compositionPortrait-oriented close-up framing the model from the upper chest to just above the head, sweater and face centered and slightly turned to the model's left.
- Background and lightingUniform light grey to white background with soft, even studio lighting producing gentle highlights on the model's face and minimal cast shadow.
- Image qualitySharp focus on sweater texture and facial features with no motion blur; color appears neutral and accurate under studio lighting.
Colors
heather grey· main bodynavy with red and white checks· check insertmetallic silver· zipper and pull- Main body knitMedium heathered grey long-sleeve knit fabric covering torso and sleeves with visible fine ribbed texture.
- 02

Product
Front view of a long-sleeve grey knit mock-neck sweater with a short vertical zipper and visible ribbed collar; a small red-and-black check fabric is visible inside the collar where the zipper is open.
- Neckline and closureShort vertical metal zipper centered at the upper chest extending into a ribbed mock-neck collar; zipper has a round metal pull ring.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.16 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high) - Collar constructionRibbed mock-neck collar standing up around the neck with visible rib knit texture and narrow collar height.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.06 (high) - Body fabric and textureEven, medium-weight knit with a slightly heathered grey appearance and subtle surface fuzz; knit stitches visible at this scale.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Sleeve and cuffLong set-in sleeves finishing with narrow ribbed cuffs that match the collar ribbing.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.67 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.45 (high) - HemlineStraight hem sitting at the hip with a slight relaxed drape over the waistband of the trousers.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.64 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high) - Inner collar insertSmall portion of a red-and-black check patterned fabric visible inside the open collar along the zipper line.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Zipper pull finishMetallic silver finish on the zipper pull and slider.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.20 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the sweater against a plain light grey background; soft diffuse lighting with minimal shadowing and a three-quarter pose.
- Model and poseMale model shown from head to mid-thigh in a three-quarter frontal pose, head turned slightly to the right, left hand in trouser pocket, right arm relaxed.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light grey seamless background with soft diffuse lighting and faint soft shadow on the model's left side.
- Image crop and qualityFull-color product photograph, well-lit and sharply focused on the garment; no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
heather grey· bodymetallic silver· zipper pull and sliderred black check· inner collar insert- Neckline and closureShort vertical metal zipper centered at the upper chest extending into a ribbed mock-neck collar; zipper has a round metal pull ring.
- 03

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a long-sleeve knit sweater with a short mock neck, ribbed hem and cuffs, and oval plaid elbow patches on both sleeves.
- Back body materialMedium-gray woolen knit fabric with a soft, slightly heathered texture covering the full back panel.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.78 (high) - Neck styleShort mock/turtleneck collar in the same gray knit with a visible horizontal seam where the collar meets the body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Ribbed hem and cuffsRibbed knit finish visible at the lower hem and sleeve cuffs in the same gray color.
3 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (medium) - Elbow patch, right sleeveOval elbow patch with a dark navy tartan/check pattern and a visible thin lighter stitch border positioned over the sleeve elbow area.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.48 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Elbow patch, left sleeveMatching oval elbow patch on the opposite sleeve with the same dark check pattern and stitched border.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.48 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - Patch pattern detailsPlaid on the patches shows dark navy ground with contrasting horizontal and vertical stripes including a thin red stripe and thinner light (cream) lines.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.48 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.48 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - Fit and silhouetteRelaxed straight back fit falling past the waist with minimal shaping; shoulders show a natural raglan or set-in seam near the neck.
Other
Studio photograph showing a model from the rear three-quarter angle against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionModel shown from the back with head turned slightly to the right, full upper body and part of the trousers visible; image cropped above the knees.
- BackgroundSmooth, light gray to off-white seamless background with even lighting.
- Visible hands and trousersModel's hands and brown trousers are partially visible at the lower edges of the frame, providing context but not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.72 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (medium) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with faint shadowing along the model's left side and under the arms; no harsh highlights.
Colors
heather gray· bodydark navy· elbow patch grounddeep red· elbow patch stripecream· elbow patch accent lines- Back body materialMedium-gray woolen knit fabric with a soft, slightly heathered texture covering the full back panel.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Barbour
Holden Quarter-Zip Jumper
Variants
10 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4656067 | Holden Check Insert Sweater - Grey - Small | CA$288.00 | Yes |
| 4656068 | Holden Check Insert Sweater - Grey - Medium | CA$288.00 | Yes |
| 4656069 | Holden Check Insert Sweater - Grey - Large | CA$288.00 | Yes |
| 4656070 | Holden Check Insert Sweater - Grey - X-Large | CA$288.00 | Yes |
| 4656071 | Holden Check Insert Sweater - Grey - Xx-Large | CA$288.00 | Yes |
| 4656072 | Holden Check Insert Sweater - Chocolate/espresso - Small | CA$288.00 | Yes |
| 4656073 | Holden Check Insert Sweater - Chocolate/espresso - Medium | CA$288.00 | Yes |
| 4656074 | Holden Check Insert Sweater - Chocolate/espresso - Large | CA$288.00 | Yes |
| 4656075 | Holden Check Insert Sweater - Chocolate/espresso - X-Large | CA$288.00 | Yes |
| 4656076 | Holden Check Insert Sweater - Chocolate/espresso - Xx-Large | CA$288.00 | Yes |