The knit that earns its hood.

Le Tricot

Le Tricot — the knit — is the hooded sweater built for the man who understands that a hood on a knit is not a casual choice. It is a structural decision. A thickened polyester knit pullover with a hood that sits correctly, a silhouette that layers without restriction, and five colourways that cover the full range from the boldest to the most considered. Six sizes, M to 4XL. One principle: the knit that has a hood should earn it — and Le Tricot earns it in every colourway.

The Construction

Thickened knit — tricot épais — is the construction that separates Le Tricot from a standard hooded sweater. The polyester chemical fibre blend is knitted at a higher density than a standard pullover, creating a fabric that holds its shape through the season, retains warmth without adding bulk, and gives the hood the structure it needs to sit correctly on the shoulder and frame the face when worn up. The knitting craft — l’artisanat du tricot — is visible in the texture of the fabric: the stitch pattern gives the surface a depth and a character that a plain woven fabric cannot replicate.

Colour Story

Flower Gray — The signature colourway. Flower Gray Le Tricot is the hooded knit in the most distinctive reading of gray — a marled, flecked tone that carries multiple shades of gray in a single yarn, creating a surface that reads as textured and dimensional rather than flat. Flower Gray is the colourway that makes Le Tricot immediately recognisable and impossible to replicate in a plain tone.

Dark Gray — The foundation colourway. Dark Gray Le Tricot is the hooded knit in its most versatile form — the deep, consistent gray that works under every coat, over every shirt, and in every context. The man who owns Dark Gray Le Tricot owns the most wearable piece in the Millivan knitwear collection.

Dark Blue — The depth colourway. Dark Blue Le Tricot is the hooded knit in the tone of the deep evening sky — rich, considered, and entirely masculine. Dark blue is the colourway that elevates the hooded knit from casual to considered without changing the silhouette.

Red — The statement colourway. Red Le Tricot is the hooded knit for the man who understands that red is not a risk — it is a commitment. The tone is full and saturated — the kind of red that reads as bold and deliberate in every light and every context.

Gray — The classic colourway. Gray Le Tricot is the hooded knit in its most timeless reading — the mid-tone gray that has anchored knitwear collections for generations. Clean, consistent, and entirely without effort.

Product Details

• Fabric: Thickened polyester chemical fibre blend — dense knit, warm, shape-retaining
• Craft: Hand-finished knitting — visible stitch texture, dimensional surface
• Style: Hooded pullover — long sleeve, relaxed fit, structured hood
• Single piece: Sweater only
• Available colours: Flower Gray, Dark Gray, Dark Blue, Red, Gray
• Available sizes: M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL

Size Guide

Tip: Le Tricot is cut for a relaxed, comfortable fit that accommodates the thickened knit. True to size is recommended. Size up for a more generous layering fit over a shirt or hoodie.

Care Instructions

• Machine wash cold, gentle cycle — preserve the thickened knit structure and stitch texture
• Do not bleach — protect the depth of all five colourways, especially Flower Gray
• Lay flat to dry — maintain the hooded pullover shape and hood structure
• Do not tumble dry — the dense knit requires gentle handling
• Store folded to preserve the hood shape and shoulder structure

Styling Note

Le Tricot is the hooded knit that layers under a coat and leads without one. Wear it under Le Manteau or Le Matelassé for the full Millivan layered look — the hood tucks neatly beneath the coat collar or rises above it depending on the weather. Wear it alone over dark trousers for the most relaxed single-layer approach. Flower Gray and Dark Gray work best with dark or neutral outerwear; Dark Blue works best with grey or black outerwear; Red works best with black or dark navy outerwear; Gray works with everything. Le Tricot is built for the man who understands that the hooded knit is not a compromise between a sweater and a hoodie — it is the best of both.