My husband wanted to step up his fall casual look and had been considering adding a cardigan to his wardrobe for a while now. He loves the versatility of the look as it can be worn both casually with a T-shirt and a pair of jeans, or in place of a formal jacket or blazer with a dress shirt and tie. The sweater features a shawl collar with a button down front and cable-knit design. There is ribbing at the cuffs and at the bottom of the sweater for a more tailored look and fit at the waist and wrists. There are also two front pockets. The material feels thick and has a nice but breathable weight to it. It is made of 98% polyester, so you will want to avoid putting this into the dryer after washing. I simply lie it flat to air dry and the fibers remain looking like new. You will want to wash this item before wearing, only because it may have some fine blue fibers from the factory when it arrives. They are not part of the actual construction of the sweater and will easily come off in the wash water. The construction of the garment, itself, is excellent with no loose stitching or uneven seams. Buttons are well secured and the buttonholes are nicely edged with stitching. In my opinion, this manufacturer seems to have done a very good job in staying true to US sizing.