If you’re looking for some new layering options to keep things toasty in fall and winter, the zip sweater is right up there with the best of them in our opinion here at Coolector HQ. Check out our pick of 8 of the best below:

Passenger Offgrid 1/2 Zip Recycled Sherpa Fleece – £74.95

The Offgrid has been a community favourite for a long time now and for good reason. This season, Passenger bring you the new and improved Offgrid with improved fit and sizing based on feedback from their customers and an upgrade in the fabric department with double brushed sherpa ready for every journey.

BUY NOW – £74.95

&SONS Coach Drill Top Navy – £135

Made from a knit-look stretch woven fabric, the &SONS Coach Drill Top offers comfort and durability, with thoughtful details like a 1×1 rib insert at the neck, elasticated hem and cuffs, and twin needle top-stitching for added structure. The felt embroidered badge and adjustable snap cuffs add a touch of heritage to this modern classic, making it versatile enough to wear at home or out and about.

BUY NOW – £135

Wills EasyCash Merino Quarter Zip Sweater – $178

The EasyCash Quarter Zip captures the spirit of après-ski while offering everyday functional wear. The secret? It’s EasyCash fabric: a refined, washable blend of RWS-certified extra-fine merino and cashmere—polished enough for work meetings, yet relaxed enough for fireside cocktails. And because of its merino properties, it’s naturally breathable and temperature-regulating. In other words, it’s built for real life—no dry-cleaning, no babying, no compromises.

BUY NOW – $178

Barbour Kelson Zip Sweater – $150

Barbour’s been perfecting the art of the versatile layer since 1894, and the Kelson Half Zip is a masterclass in why they’re still at the top of their game. Knit from a premium cotton-wool blend, it’s warm enough for crisp mornings, breathable enough for all-day wear, and sharp enough to hold its own anywhere you take it. 

BUY NOW – $150

Howler Brothers Free Range Pullover – $95

The Free Range Fleece Pullover is the full coverage member of Howler Brother’s Free Range familia. It possesses the same simplicity as the vest but packs a little more cold fighting punch for chillier days and demands. The quarter zip pullover set up lets you get in and out quickly when you’re hitting the hot tub post-session.

BUY NOW – $95

Roark Campover Fleece Mock Hoodie – $119

Built for the bivouac, refined for the road—the Campover Fleece Mock is the essential midlayer for cold morning hikes, impromptu campsites, and post-surf warmups. Made from recycled brushed fleece with 4-way stretch and breathable comfort, it moves with you while locking in warmth where it counts. Contrast rip-stop paneling adds durability and subtle style, while zippered hand pockets keep your gear secure when adventure shakes things loose. From alpine baselines to coastal ridgelines, this fleece was made to roam.

BUY NOW – $119

Finisterre Hegen 1/4 Zip – £105

Constructed with 63% recycled wool recovered from industry waste, the full zip Hegen brings together all the natural warmth and breathability benefits of wool with the durability of a classic fleece. Lightweight and hardwearing it’ll keep you outside for longer as the days get shorter.

BUY NOW – £105

Devereux Relaxed 1/4 Zip – £57

The quest for the perfect transitional layer ends here. Devereux delivers the quintessential autumn staple with their 1/4 Zip Sweater, a piece designed for effortless style from the fairway to the city. Crafted with a versatile mid-weight construction, it features a subtle thin terry lining that adds a touch of comfort without any unnecessary bulk. Designed with a modern relaxed fit that’s perfect for layering, you can size down for a more tailored silhouette. An understated, tonal embroidered logo on the chest provides the finishing touch, keeping things sophisticated and minimalist. It’s the sort of go-to piece you’ll reach for on the course, at the office, and all weekend long.

BUY NOW – £57