Description

The Batoner Signature Drivers Zip Solid Wool Yarn Knit in Forest is a medium-weight, 7-gauge sweater developed in a cardigan-stitch, form-knit construction that balances classic knitwear tradition with a more directional, contemporary shape. Made from a proprietary mulesing-free combed yarn of 100% Superfine Merino Wool, the Solid Wool recipe yields a refined structure with a soft, flexible hand and natural shifts in luster throughout the garment. Rather than relying on surface decoration, the character comes directly from the fiber, yarn development, and dimensional knit structure. The Signature Knit construction uses three distinct pattern transitions across the body, shoulder, and raglan sleeve, creating an architectural exterior that changes in texture and dimension as it moves through the garment, complemented by an Excella YKK two-way zipped front closure. Each section is form-knit to shape before being meticulously hand-linked, producing a fully fashioned construction with a smooth interior, precise transitions between the different knit structures, and a ribbed stand collar, cuffs, and hem. Rooted in the knitwear expertise of Okuyama Meriyasu, founded in Sagae, Yamagata, in 1951, Batoner advances generations of Japanese craftsmanship through premium natural fibers, proprietary yarn development, form-knitted construction, and meticulous hand-linking to create refined knitwear where traditional technique meets modern forms. Presented in a richly balanced Forest green, this Signature Drivers Zip delivers substantial visual character with remarkable wardrobe adaptability, balancing classic and contemporary proportions for styling that moves easily from clean and understated to layered and expressive.