What is meant by a tröja for men

Short answer: Tröja is the Swedish word for a jumper, a top with sleeves that can be anything from a knitted sweater to a sweatshirt or a long sleeved top. The word is broader than T-shirt and often covers what English calls a jumper or sweatshirt.

What the word tröja means

Tröja is the Swedish word for a jumper. It is used for a top with sleeves that you pull over the head, and it can cover both thin and thick garments. In English it corresponds to a jumper, and that may be a knitted sweater, a sweatshirt or a long sleeved top.

How it differs from a T-shirt

A T-shirt has short sleeves and is usually thin and light, while a tröja usually has long sleeves and can be thicker. In Swedish, though, tröja is often used loosely for anything with sleeves, and a T-shirt can be called t-tröja. That is why you meet the word in so many contexts.

Which kinds of tröja exist

There are many kinds. A collegetröja corresponds to a sweatshirt, a stickad tröja is a knitted sweater, and a långärmad tröja is a long sleeved top in thin fabric. When you search, think about what you want to use it for, and choose from that.

Bamboo and tröja

If you are looking for a top in bamboo, look at bamboo T-shirts for men and read whether the sleeves are short or long. Bamboo in clothes is viscose from bamboo, a smooth fibre many find soft. The description tells you whether it is a T-shirt or a long sleeved style.

Fit and size

Whether you search for tröja or T-shirt, think about shoulders, chest, length and sleeves. Measure yourself and compare with the size guide instead of trusting the word. A jumper can fit close or loose, so always read the description of the style.

Layer on layer

A tröja is often the middle layer between the T-shirt and an outer layer. Look at socks for men and bamboo boxer briefs as part of the same layering, so all your clothes work together. Think in thin layers so you can take them on and off when the temperature changes.

Washing and care of jumpers

Jumpers should be washed according to the label in the individual garment, and knitted ones often need a gentle programme. Turn them inside out, use a mild detergent and dry them flat or on a wide hanger. That way they keep their shape longer.

In short, what a tröja is

Tröja is Swedish for jumper and covers everything from a sweatshirt to a long sleeved top. It is a broader word than T-shirt, so read the description and check sleeve length and thickness. Then you know what you get, whichever word is in the title.

Frequently asked questions

What does tröja mean?

Tröja is Swedish for jumper, a top with sleeves. It can be a sweatshirt, a knitted sweater or a long sleeved top.

Is a tröja the same as a T-shirt?

No, a T-shirt has short sleeves, while a tröja usually has long ones. Swedish uses the word loosely, so read the description.

How do I choose the size?

Measure shoulders and chest and compare with the size guide. Also read whether the style fits close or loose.

You can find the full range at Copenhagen Bamboo.