
Theory
Regal Merino Johnny Collar Sweater
This Theory long-sleeve polo sweater is a pullover knit top made from 100% fine-gauge merino wool in a dark charcoal heather, with a regular fit, Johnny collar (a short V-shaped open front with no visible buttons), and finely ribbed cuffs and hem. It is worn as a base or mid-layer for casual and smart-casual outfits, with long sleeves reaching the wrists, a straight hem sitting at the waist, and construction that allows layering over a crew-neck undershirt. The fine, smooth knit is lightweight and slightly heathered, and the garment features visible shoulder seams and ribbed finishing at the neckline, cuffs, and waistband.
- Material
- 100% merino wool
- Style
- classic, minimal, elevated-basics, regular-fit, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Theory long-sleeve Johnny-collar sweater in pure merino wool with a regular fit and finely ribbed trim.
Pure merino wool knit, Johnny collar, long sleeves, regular fit, finely ribbed trim.
- Material
- 100% merino wool
- Style
- classic, minimal, elevated-basics, regular-fit, modern
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, work, business-casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- 100% merino wool knit
- supple, fine, ultra-soft handfeel
- regular fit
- Johnny collar
- long-sleeve polo-style sweater
- finely ribbed trim
- delicate soft knit construction
- versatile for stylish and casual outfits
- fall collection piece
- understated sophisticated aesthetic
- timeless, meticulously crafted design
Product Insights
100% merino wool in a fine-gauge knit Johnny collar with a short open V and no visible buttons Regular/standard fit, true to size; choose your normal size Lightweight transitional layer that works under a coat or blazer Dry clean only; do not wash, bleach or tumble dry; cool iron if needed 375 CAD buys Italian-knit merino and Theory design, but dry cleaning and limited range are tradeoffs
Verified claims
- material
- 100% merino wool in a fine-gauge knit
- collar
- Johnny collar with a short open V and no visible buttons
- trim
- Finely ribbed cuffs, hem and collar
- fit
- Regular/standard fit, true to size; choose your normal size
- sizing
- Size M: 26.0 in body length, 20.3 in flat chest; size L: 26.5 in length, 21.3 in flat chest
- size_range
- Offered in MEDIUM, LARGE and X-LARGE only
- variants
- All three sizes are Charcoal at 375 CAD and in stock
- color
- Charcoal only, a dark gray with subtle heathering
- comfort
- Fine-gauge merino is soft and likely comfortable next to skin
- climate_comfort
- Merino helps buffer temperature and works as a transitional layer
- moisture_management
- Absorbs moisture vapour and resists static cling
- odor_resistance
- Naturally resists odor between cleanings
- care
- Dry clean only; do not wash, bleach or tumble dry; cool iron if needed
- maintenance
- Rest, air and store folded between wears
- stain_care
- Treat stains promptly with dabbing, not rubbing
- durability
- Merino's resilient fibres help the sweater resist wrinkles and return to shape
- construction
- Fine-gauge Australian merino spun and knit in Italy
- layering
- Lightweight transitional layer that works under a coat or blazer
- styling
- Refined casual piece that dresses up or down
- value
- 375 CAD buys Italian-knit merino and Theory design, but dry cleaning and limited range are tradeoffs
- comparison
- Closer to a refined long-sleeve polo than a mid-weight winter sweater
Product record
- Title
- Regal Merino Johnny Collar Sweater
- Brand
- Theory
- Price
- 375 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
A refined knit polo for dressed-up or everyday outfits
Theory's long-sleeve Johnny collar polo is knit from soft, pure merino wool for a delicate feel. The retailer positions it as a versatile piece from the fall collection that works for both polished and casual looks.[3]
Garment Maintenance
To maintain the sweater, avoid washing, bleaching, and tumble drying. It should be dry cleaned with any solvent except trichloroethylene and may be cool ironed if needed.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Regal Merino Johnny Collar Sweater: Choose this if you want a long-sleeve Johnny collar pullover in a fine-gauge, ultra-soft knit of 100% merino wool from Australia, spun and knit in Italy. It has a standard straight fit with long sleeves and regular length, and the brand advises it runs true to size, so pick your normal size; it comes in Charcoal in medium, large, and extra-large. Note that care is dry clean only—it should not be washed, bleached, or tumble dried—which matters if you prefer machine-washable knits.[2,3] | Myhlo Textured Knit Sweater: Choose this if you want a solid-color, 100% cotton crewneck with a bird's-eye texture the merchant says lends casual elegance, in a regular fit with a straight, slightly boxy silhouette. It features a crew neck with an over-seamed V detail, ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem, and long sleeves; the medium measures about 30.5 inches from shoulder to hem and the model wears a relaxed fit. It comes in a dark navy (shown) or black colorway from Theory's spring collection in sizes small through extra large.[4,5,6,7,8] | Soris Cable-Knit Polo: Choose this if you want a short-sleeve knit polo with a raised cable texture: it's a 100% cotton regular-fit style with a two-button placket, ribbed collar, cuffs and hem, offered in green and blue in sizes small to x-large. Note the solid muted green shown is just one option, and the loose drape seen on the model was observed on one body, so fit may vary.[9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Front view of a long-sleeve, dark charcoal knit sweater with an open Johnny-style collar, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a fine knit texture; a white undershirt is visible at the collar and hem.
- Overall shapeLong-sleeve pullover with a straight hem that sits at the waist; relaxed but not oversized fit on the torso.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.62 (medium) - Collar styleOpen Johnny-style collar: small flat collar with a short V-shaped open front (no visible buttons).
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.03 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric textureFine, smooth knit texture consistent across the body and sleeves, appearing lightweight and slightly heathered.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high) - Cuffs and hemRibbed cuff at visible sleeve and a ribbed waistband hem at the waist, both matching the sweater color and finish.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.58 · w 0.56 · h 0.14 (high) - Visible layeringWhite crew-neck undershirt visible at the collar opening and as a narrow band at the hem under the sweater.
2 regions
x 0.47 · y 0.07 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.66 · w 0.30 · h 0.06 (high) - Left sleeve detailLeft sleeve (viewer right) is slightly pushed up, creating soft horizontal folds in the fabric above the cuff.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.40 (high) - Color appearanceUniform dark charcoal gray with subtle heathering; color appears consistent across body and sleeves with soft studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (medium)
Other
Cropped studio shot showing a model from chin to upper thighs against a plain white background with even lighting; slight soft shadowing and minimal reflections.
- Shot compositionStudio portrait crop from just below the chin to mid-thigh, product centered with model turned slightly to viewer left.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with even, soft lighting; minimal shadows fall to the lower right of the subject.
- Model presencePartial view of a model visible (head partially shown, one arm and hand visible) used to display fit and drape of the sweater.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.95 (medium) - Image cropLower part of the scene crops through the model's thighs and the top of the head is partially cropped out of frame.
Colors
dark charcoal gray· sweater body- Overall shapeLong-sleeve pullover with a straight hem that sits at the waist; relaxed but not oversized fit on the torso.
- 02

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a long-sleeve knit sweater worn by a model, showing the back panel, sleeves, ribbed hem and collar area.
- Overall shapeBack of a long-sleeve pullover sweater with a straight hem and relaxed fit over the hips, sleeves extending to the wrists.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.78 · h 0.80 (high) - Neckline and collarLow standing ribbed collar visible at the top center back where the neck meets the sweater.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.04 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Shoulder seamVisible seam line at the top of the shoulder running from the neck toward the sleeve, indicating the shoulder construction.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high) - Ribbed hem and cuffsHorizontal ribbed band at the bottom hem and narrower ribbing at the sleeve cuffs, both matching the sweater color.
3 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.72 · w 0.70 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Knit textureFine, smooth knit with a subtle heathered appearance visible across the back panel and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Visible occlusionLower back of the sweater is partially obscured by the top of the model's dark pants where the hem meets the waist.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a plain light background showing a model from the rear three-quarter angle; portions of the model such as hair, hand and pants are visible and the image is well lit with soft shadows.
- Shot compositionModel shown from the back and slightly turned to the left, centered vertically with the sweater occupying most of the frame.
- Background and lightingEven, bright studio background in a light neutral tone with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model detailsModel's hair with long dreadlocks falls over the upper back; left hand and part of the forearm are visible at the lower left of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.76 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Visible pantsTop portion of dark pants with two back pockets visible below the sweater hem.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
dark charcoal heather· sweater body and sleeves- Overall shapeBack of a long-sleeve pullover sweater with a straight hem and relaxed fit over the hips, sleeves extending to the wrists.
Brand PDP Lookup
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- Theory
Johnny Collar Sweater in Merino Wool