Joluvi cable-knit neck warmer, turquoise

The Joluvi neck warmer is a closed tube knitted in a chunky cable pattern, in a bright turquoise with ribbed edges at the top and bottom and a small Joluvi label. It comes in one size for women: you pull it over your head and wear it around your neck, where it covers the gap between your collar and your chin. It is a winter accessory for cold days rather than a piece of running kit: for walks in the cold, ski holidays and après-ski, cycling to work in winter, or simply everyday wear with a coat.

Who it suits

A knitted neck warmer suits anyone who gets cold around the neck but finds a long scarf fiddly. There are no ends to tie, so nothing comes undone, flaps in the wind or gets caught in bike spokes, a zip or a chairlift bar. When you go inside, it slips into a jacket pocket or a bag. The cable pattern and the bright colour also make it an eye-catching accessory with a plain winter coat.

Knit, fleece or thin tube: which neck warmer for what

• Chunky knit, like this one: warm and cosy, with a classic winter look. Best for low to moderate effort, such as walking, commuting, waiting at the bottom of the slopes or sitting on a terrace. An open knit can let some wind through, so on very windy days wear it under your jacket collar.
• Fleece: soft, warm and often less bulky than a chunky knit. A good choice when you move more, for example on winter hikes.
• Thin stretchy tube: light and breathable, made for running and other high-effort sports. It is the least warm of the three.

A simple rule of thumb: the harder you work, the thinner your neck warmer should be, because a thick knit quickly feels too warm once you start to sweat.

How to wear it

• On a walk or in town: around the neck, with the top edge tucked under your coat collar so no cold air gets in.
• On the bike: under the collar of your jacket. With no loose ends, nothing flaps in the headwind.
• Skiing and après-ski: under the collar of your ski jacket on the lift, and on its own over a jumper in the mountain hut afterwards.

Care and storage

Follow the washing instructions on the care label, since the fibre content is not stated. A few general rules apply to knitwear: wash it gently with similar colours, do not wring it, press the water out in a towel and dry it lying flat rather than hanging, so the knit does not stretch. Store it folded, not on a hanger. Small bobbles can appear on knitwear over time; remove them carefully with a fabric shaver.