Turtle neck

Turtle neck shows a tall band folded down over itself.

Mock neck stands without full fold. Roll collar is the broader fold family on coats and knits.

Turtleneck (clothing)) defines the rolled polo neck as a tall folded knit band.[1] Commons turtleneck photography shows full fold height on wool sweaters.[2] Knitting adds extra rib length for turtle neck roll.[3]

Beatnik and minimalist fashion made turtle neck a signature in wool and cashmere.[1] Turtle neck differs from mandarin woven stand.[2] Contrast with Peter Pan flat leaf.[3]

Today turtle neck appears on sweaters, base layers, and knit dresses in wool, cotton, and synthetics.[1][2] Black wool turtle neck under blazer reads French minimal.[3] When a knit band folds fully over—turtle neck applies.[2]

Winter knitwear, minimalist layering, base layers, and intellectual-chic dress.[1]

Turtle neck can fold fully or stand half-up for mock effect.[2] Fine-gauge turtle neck replaces a scarf.[1]

Mock stands short without fold. Roll is generic fold. High neck includes turtle subtype.[1]

Turtle neck reads cozy, Beatnik, and knit-classic. Black wool turtle neck reads intellectual chic.

Turtle neck vs mock neck? Turtle folds fully; mock stands short.[1]

Turtle neck vs roll collar? Turtle neck is turtleneck subtype of roll.[1]

Turtle neck vs mandarin? Mandarin is woven; turtle is knit fold.[2]