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Last season we ran out in 40 days! if you've been considering the Ranger' Uniform Sweater, best get with it. Oh, and if you're still on the fence, read this review: The Muhammad Ali of Sweaters This might be the greatest all-around sweater being made on the planet right now. I am comparing this sweater with the best. I have a wool sweaters from high-end American heritage brands, tech-gear oriented wool-specialists, Western and Northern European companies with hundreds of years of experience crafting quality products from locally sourced wool... I like a good sweater, and I have some first-hand perspective. This winter I set out to find the perfect all-around sweater / everyday sweater / #1 in the rotation. An ideal everyday sweater looks great, feels great, has excellent thermal management, serves equally well as an outer layer or mid-layer, is tough enough to stand up to some abuse (chores, life, etc.) and is built to last. This may have been the 13th sweater or so that I picked up this season - and it's hands down the best all-around sweater I've ever owned. Fit: 10/10 Atlantic Rancher says that this sweater is "'fully fashioned' (odd term as it has nothing to do with fashion) which means that every panel of the sweater is engineered to fit and conform to the curves and measurements of its adjoining components." At first I thought this sounded like marketing speak. But the moment the sweater's on it's remarkable just how noticeable this is. It's hard to describe but it's almost as if each panel of the sweater fits absolutely perfectly. This translates to greater comfort, greater range of motion, and a better look, too. The shoulder gussets work as intended and add a nice touch of color. The color here is a lighthearted and fun contrast to the military / tactical / woodland nature of the olive color. The sweater is thicker where it counts: wrist, neck, and the waist. This not only adds greater durability and ensures shape retention, both important for 100% wool, but it also makes these areas of the sweater more comfortable. The sweater is true to size, is trim enough to be flattering, but spacious enough to maximize comfort. The sleeves are a perfect length. If you're looking to pile on layers under the sweater, then I would suggest sizing up. But I ordered mine "to size" and I find it perfect. The best fitting sweater I own. Fabric: 10/10 The fabric is an extra fine but thickly woven merino wool. Thermal management is excellent. Comfortable between 32F and 75F with a t-shirt underneath. The sweater is absolutely soft enough to wear comfortably against the skin. There is zero itch from this sweater. Simultaneously, the way the sweater is woven makes it feel thick, robust, and durable. It's rare to find wool that feels both beefy and ultra soft, and this fabric and stitch are 1000% on point. I will buy anything that this company puts out with this fabric and stitch. It's the best. Craftsmanship: 10/10 No complaints here. And one huge compliment to the design and craftsmanship. Many wool sweaters of this weight don't seem to hold their shape very well. And you can feel it when you wear it.. the sweater will kind of just hang on you. This sweater holds its shape extremely well. So well it's almost un-wool-like: it feels like a blend. And I think it's a testament to the superior quality of the design and the fabric, but it's also a testament to the way the sweater is constructed. The attention to detail in the reinforcement of the cuffs, neck, and bottom hem of the sweater are extremely evident. This was made in Portugal. I'm a big supporter of homegrown products, but Portugal does have an extensive and positive history in both textiles and clothing. This is a phenomenally well-made sweater and is right there with the best hand-made / small order / premium shops I'm familiar with. Final Thoughts: This sweater is over-engineered like a legendary mid-90s Toyota. It outperforms and outshines sweaters that cost twice as much. Yes. It's worth it.