What is a turtleneck sweater?

A turtleneck sweater is also called a polo neck sweater ora rolled neck sweater.

A turtleneck sweater is garment for men and women. It is made of wool or cotton and is tight-fitting with a high collar around the neck that rolls over to cover the neck.

It is called a turtleneck sweater because a person’s neck is hidden, like a turtle or tortoise.

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