Men's vests

Sleeveless knitted vests for men add a wool layer across the body and leave the sleeve line alone, which is why one fits under a jacket without pulling. Merino, medium weight wool, cotton and a blend of merino with cashmere are the only fibres on this page.

21 pieces in this rangeFrom $79 to $249 AUDFree AU shipping over $150

Choosing a knitted vest

A knitted vest adds a wool layer over the body without sleeve bulk. It fits under a jacket without altering the sleeve line. The page covers v neck and full zip styles in merino, wool and blends.

V neck vests under a jacket
Machine washable pure wool v-neck

V neck vests under a jacket

The v neck vest is the classic style. It sits over a shirt and under a suit or sport jacket, adding warmth without changing the fit through the sleeves. The sleeveless cut leaves the arm free and the jacket sleeve unbothered. On this page, the v neck vests come in merino, medium weight wool, a merino cashmere blend and cotton, which is the complete fibre list. Constructions include machine washable pure wool, fine gauge and deep vee necklines. Prices start at $79 AUD.

the men's merino range
Full zip vests with pockets
Merino and cashmere, full zip

Full zip vests with pockets

Full zip vests with pockets function more like a light outer layer than an underlayer. The zip front and pockets give a casual, practical shape that can be worn over a shirt or a thin knit. This page carries a full zip vest with pockets, a cardigan vest with pockets and a sleeveless vest with a rib basque. A rib basque is a band of ribbing at the hem that draws the garment in slightly, giving a neat finish. These vests come in wool, merino and blends.

Men's Merino & Cashmere blend

Common questions

What does a vest do that a jumper does not?
A vest adds a wool layer over the torso without adding bulk at the sleeve or cuff. That means a jacket still fits over it without pulling, and the arms stay free.
Which fibres do the men's vests come in?
The men's vests on this page come in merino, medium weight wool, a merino cashmere blend and cotton. Merino is fine and soft, wool is substantial, the blend balances softness and durability, and cotton is cool and breathable. The differences are in Merino or cashmere: how to choose.
Are any of the vests machine washable?
Some vests on this page carry a machine washable finish, including styles from Ansett and MTF. The care tag on each garment gives the exact instructions. Check How to wash a wool or merino jumper for the full instructions.