
Paul Smith
Merino Wool Zipped Cardigan
This cardigan is a fine-knit zip-front style from Paul Smith, made from 100% responsibly sourced merino wool. It has a regular fit, mock neck, ribbed edging, and a full-length zip, in a navy colorway. The knit is machine washable and designed for versatile layering.
- Color
- Oily Blue
- Material
- 100% merino wool
- Style
- casual, minimal, classic, regular-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Refined merino wool cardigan with minimalist design, mock neck, and full-length zip.
Fine knit, responsibly sourced merino wool, regular fit, ribbed edging, machine-washable.
- Color
- Oily Blue · blue
- Material
- 100% merino wool
- Style
- casual, minimal, classic, regular-fit
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Fine knit construction
- Made from responsibly sourced 100% merino wool
- Regular fit
- Mock neck
- Ribbed edging
- Full-length zip
- Machine-washable merino wool
- Refined minimalist design
- Oily blue tone color
- Timeless silhouette
Product Insights
Paul Smith's Merino Wool Zipped Cardigan offers 100% RWS-certified merino wool with lasting durability, but requires cold wash and flat drying to prevent shrinkage, pilling, and stretching, and its regular fit is true to size with no direct equivalence to classic fit, representing a tradeoff between premium ethical materials and careful maintenance.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Regular fit is true to size, with no direct size equivalence to classic fit.
- Fit care
- Cold wash and flat drying preserve fit and prevent shrinkage.
- Care instructions
- Cold wash and flat dry prevent shrinkage, pilling, and stretching.
- Material
- 100% merino wool, RWS-certified; buyers report lasting durability.
- RWS certification
- RWS certified since 2024: animal welfare and mulesing ban.
Product record
- Title
- Merino Wool Zipped Cardigan
- Brand
- Paul Smith
- Price
- 450 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How responsibly sourced merino wool is defined
- Since 2024, all Paul Smith merino wool knitwear carries RWS (Responsible Wool Standard) certification, guaranteeing that this cardigan's wool comes from farms with high animal welfare standards, an absolute ban on mulesing, and requirements for land health and fair labor conditions.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front-right three-quarter view of a navy long-sleeve merino knit zip cardigan on a model, showing ribbed stand collar with a partial zip, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a small side seam tag.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve knitted top worn on a model, shown from the upper thighs to just above the chin in a front-right three-quarter view; body has a relaxed fit over the torso with the hem sitting on the hips.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.78 (high) - CollarRibbed stand collar folded open slightly to show a short vertical zip opening; collar interior shows a narrow multicolor striped trim at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.05 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Zipper pullShort metal zipper with a small recognizable pull tab visible at the upper chest, zipped down approximately one quarter.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit fabricFine, smooth merino-knit texture across the torso and sleeves with slight horizontal stitch definition visible at close inspection; fabric appears lightweight and drapes softly.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - CuffsRibbed sleeve cuffs that fit closer to the wrist; right sleeve cuff (viewer left) is partially pushed up showing gathering of the sleeve knit above the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.66 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - HemRibbed waistband hem that sits over the model's belt line and shows slight blousing of the body fabric above it.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Side seam tagSmall rectangular fabric side seam tag protruding from the right side seam near the hem; detail appears light in color against the navy knit.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.50 · w 0.03 · h 0.06 (medium) - Visible layeringWhite crew-neck T-shirt visible under the cardigan at the neckline and upper chest.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a plain light gray to white background, soft even lighting, and a model cropped at the mid-thigh and below the nose; model has hands in pockets and a belt and pants are visible as props.
- Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a seamless light gray to white background with minimal shadows.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front view cropped from mid-thigh to just below the face, centered horizontally with the model slightly turned to the left (viewer right).
- Model poseModel standing with hands in pockets causing slight gathering at the sleeves and natural folds at the hem and waist.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (high) - Props presentTan pleated trousers and a brown leather belt with a multicolor striped belt loop visible below the sweater; these are staging elements, not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.74 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (high)
Colors
navy· body#353A4D- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve knitted top worn on a model, shown from the upper thighs to just above the chin in a front-right three-quarter view; body has a relaxed fit over the torso with the hem sitting on the hips.
- 02

Product
Upper-torso view of a navy zip-up merino cardigan on a model showing a ribbed stand collar with a multicolor striped interior, a partially open gold metal zipper, and fine knit body texture.
- Overall shapeVisible upper torso and shoulders of a long-sleeve cardigan with a high stand collar and a quarter-length central zipper.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.11 · w 0.94 · h 0.79 (medium) - Main fabric textureFine, smooth knit fabric with a uniform tight stitch visible across the chest and shoulder panels.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.36 · w 0.86 · h 0.48 (high) - Stand collar constructionRibbed stand collar with visible vertical rib knit on the exterior and a slightly raised seam where collar meets shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.04 · w 0.46 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.38 · h 0.28 (high) - Interior collar trimNarrow horizontal multicolor striped trim along the inside top edge of the collar showing several bright thin stripes.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.04 (high) - Zipper hardwareGold-colored metal zipper pull and slider positioned at the chest with the zipper partially open; pull has a small triangular profile.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.40 · w 0.11 · h 0.15 (high) - Zipper text mark“Small characters or mark present on the zipper pull but not fully legible in this image.”Partial
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.44 · w 0.05 · h 0.07 (medium) - Visible seam detailShoulder seam visible running from collar toward the outer shoulder with slightly raised stitch line.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.38 · h 0.20 (high) - Partial openingCardigan worn partially unzipped to reveal a white crew T-shirt underneath; zipper opening creates a shallow V at the chest.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.30 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model's lower face and neck cropped above the chin, neutral light on a plain pale background with soft shadows and no visible props.
- Shot compositionCropped upper-torso studio shot including model's jawline, neck, and shoulders; product centered slightly left of image center.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - BackgroundEven, light neutral background with no visible texture or props.
- Visible garment underlayerWhite crew neck T-shirt visible beneath the cardigan at the neck and upper chest area.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.25 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high) - Model cropLower half of model's face is visible from the nose down to the upper chest; ears partially visible on right side.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting from front-left producing subtle shadows to the right of contours and minimal specular highlights on the zipper.
Colors
navy· body#393E51bright red· collar interior stripe - red#C79474orange· collar interior stripe - orange#D09D7Dyellow· collar interior stripe - yellow#DBA389green· collar interior stripe - greenbright blue· collar interior stripe - bluegold· zipper hardware#CC9D83- Overall shapeVisible upper torso and shoulders of a long-sleeve cardigan with a high stand collar and a quarter-length central zipper.
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Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve knitted cardigan showing the back panel, ribbed shawl collar, ribbed hem and cuffs, and set shoulder seams; no visible text or fasteners on the back.
- Back panel materialSmooth, fine-gauge knit back panel with even stitch texture and a slight translucence near the upper back under bright lighting.
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.09 · w 0.78 · h 0.62 (high) - Collar constructionFolded shawl-style collar with visible vertical ribbing that sits flat against the nape.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem and cuff finishWide ribbed hem at the waist and narrower ribbed cuffs at the sleeve ends, matching the collar rib texture.
3 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.65 · w 0.63 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Sleeve fit and seamsLong sleeves with set-in shoulder seams visible at the shoulder line and relaxed sleeve drape toward the cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.14 · w 0.32 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.14 · w 0.32 · h 0.52 (high) - Absence of back detailingNo visible back vents, seams, logos, or printed text on the back panel.
Other
Studio rear shot showing the model from the waist up against a plain light background; model wearing contrasting tan trousers partially visible; lighting is even with soft shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered rear-facing crop of a standing model, framed from the nape to just below the waist.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray background with even studio lighting producing soft, subtle shadows around the model.
- Visible prop clothingTan trousers worn by the model are visible from the waist down and show back pockets with buttoned closures.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.72 · w 0.72 · h 0.26 (high)
Colors
dark navy· main body, collar, hem and cuffs#2D3344- Back panel materialSmooth, fine-gauge knit back panel with even stitch texture and a slight translucence near the upper back under bright lighting.
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Q&A
2 answered- How does the regular fit of this cardigan compare to other Paul Smith sweaters? For example, if I wear a medium in their classic fit, should I size up or down?
- We don't have a direct comparison between Paul Smith's regular fit and classic fit, but this cardigan is labeled as a regular fit. For most Paul Smith sweaters, regular fit is true to size, so if you typically wear a medium in their regular fit items, we'd recommend sticking with medium. If you're unsure, you can always refer to the size chart.
- How does the merino wool hold up after multiple machine washes? Does it shrink, stretch, or pill over time?
- This cardigan is made from machine-washable merino wool, so it can withstand gentle machine washing. To minimize shrinkage, pilling, or stretching, we recommend washing in cold water on a delicate cycle and laying flat to dry. Many customers find that high-quality merino like this holds up well with proper care.