Universal Works Zip Waistcoat Wool Fleece Cacao

The Universal Works Zip Waistcoat in Cacao is a practical cold-weather layer built for everyday use through the autumn and winter season. Cut in a regular fit, it offers enough room for comfortable layering without feeling oversized, making it easy to wear over a shirt, sweatshirt, or lightweight knit depending on the temperature.

This version is made in Wool Fleece, a long-running Universal Works fabric that blends the natural warmth of wool with the durability and ease of recycled polyester. The result is a knitted fleece with a soft, insulating handle and a strong warmth-to-weight balance, well suited to transitional weather and indoor to outdoor wear. It carries the familiar character of classic sport and outdoor fleece styles, while staying refined enough for daily city use.

The construction is straightforward and functional. A two-way zip front gives more flexibility in how the waistcoat can be worn, whether fully closed for warmth or opened from the hem for easier movement and styling. The jersey-ribbed neck adds comfort around the collar, while jersey binding helps keep the finish clean and secure. At the front, two angled lower patch pockets provide accessible storage and reinforce the waistcoat’s utilitarian character.

As a sleeveless mid-layer or outer layer, this piece works especially well when temperatures begin to drop but a full jacket still feels unnecessary. The fabric composition, 65% wool, 35% recycled polyester, gives it a balanced feel, warm, light, and easy to integrate into a wider cold-season wardrobe. The rich Cacao colour adds depth without overpowering the outfit, making it a versatile option alongside denim, fatigue trousers, technical pants, or heavier winter shirting.

A consistent favourite in the Universal Works lineup, the Zip Waistcoat is defined by useful detailing, dependable fabric, and an easy fit that supports repeat wear across the season.

• Product: Zip Waistcoat
• Brand: Universal Works
• Colour: Cacao
• Fit: Regular fit
• Fabric: Wool Fleece
• Composition: 65% wool, 35% recycled polyester
• Closure: Two-way zip front
• Pockets: Two angled lower patch pockets
• Finishing: Jersey-ribbed neck, jersey binding
• Collection: Autumn Winter 26
• Season: FW26
• Category: Classic Wool Fleece
• Product reference: 00015 WOOL FLEECE CACAO
• Size range: XS-XXXL