what's the difference between a jacket and a sweater?
2007-01-23 15:31:11 · 10 answers · asked by D a r l e n e 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
As far as my understanding goes, a jacket is a big, warm coat like thing to wear when it is really cold, whereas a sweater is more like a jersy that you slip on over your head.
2007-01-23 17:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by Motti _Shish 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both top wear are intended to keep the wearer comfortable from cold climate. The jacket is usually thicker in material with up to three layers. The inside lining, padding material and the outside cloth which is usually water proof. Jacket is designed for outdoor wear. On the other hand, a sweater is usually worn as a second cloth, no fancy material or accessory, can be worn even at home.
2007-01-23 23:43:53 · answer #2 · answered by Willie Boy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A jacket is something you wear in the winter. A sweater is something that is thinner and usually made of a softer material. Normally you would wear a sweater and then a jacket on top.
2007-01-23 23:42:02 · answer #3 · answered by friendly help 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A jacket is made of pre-woven material that is cut into proper shape. A sweater starts with yarn and is knitted or crocheted.
2007-01-24 04:13:25 · answer #4 · answered by and_y_knot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sweater is often dressier. A jacket is normally made to withstand the elements, so it could be worn outside in bad weather.
2007-01-23 23:35:06 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Catherine♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A jacket is more of a light-weight coat.
A sweater is knitted out of yarn.
2007-01-23 23:35:32 · answer #6 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Jacket is outerwear.Sweater is in a sence self explanatory,a garment that absorbs sweat worn under the Jacket which keeps you warm.
2007-01-27 23:10:55 · answer #7 · answered by Robert B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would only call something a sweater if it was made of yarn and was knitted or crocheted. Other than that, I can't think of any definite difference.
2007-01-23 23:35:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A jacket is outerwear, a sweater is not.
2007-01-24 02:08:38 · answer #9 · answered by Diamond in the Rough 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the materials there made from and the design
2007-01-23 23:35:52 · answer #10 · answered by Sandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋