tröjan

Tröjan, in Swedish usage, is the name for a knitted or woven upper-body garment designed to provide warmth. The definite form tröjan means “the sweater” or “the jumper.” It is typically worn over a shirt or blouse and under outerwear during cold weather. A tröja can be a pullover, which is put on over the head, or a cardigan, which opens at the front with buttons or a zipper.

Materials vary widely. Common fabrics include wool, cotton, and synthetic blends, sometimes mixed with cashmere or alpaca for softness. The garment is usually knitted, though woven versions exist for sweaters with interlaced patterns. Design elements include necklines such as round neck, V-neck, or turtleneck, and various sleeve lengths. Tröjor may feature ribbed cuffs and hems, cables, or color patterns such as stripes or Nordic motifs.

Historically, knitted sweaters were practical outdoor garments in Nordic climates. In Sweden and neighboring countries, tröjor have long been part of traditional dress and modern casual fashion alike. They range from simple, everyday knits to high-fashion designs and are commonly worn in autumn and winter.

Care and maintenance depend on materials. Wool tröjor often require gentle washing or hand washing and flat drying to preserve shape; cotton and synthetics are more forgiving and typically machine washable. Reading care labels is advised.