A Sphynx has no coat to trap warm air, so the room temperature an ordinary cat finds comfortable is one a hairless cat will actively try to escape, pressing against radiators, burrowing under duvets and sitting on whoever happens to be warmest. A thickened fleece layer gives them some of that back without needing a lap. This one covers all four legs rather than just the back, which is where a hairless cat loses most.

Fleece is a sensible choice against bare skin because it has no coarse fibres and no rough seams to scratch, and the ribbed cuffs and collar hold the garment in place without needing to be tight anywhere. The four-leg cut stays put when a cat runs and climbs instead of riding up into a bunch at the shoulders. There is a side benefit too: a covered cat leaves less skin oil on sofas and bedding.

• Thickened fleece with ribbed cuffs and collar
• Four-leg cut covering the legs, not just the back
• Sizes from XS through to XXL
• A wide range of colourways listed
• Stretchy fabric for easy on and off
• Item weight 150g to 200g

On skin, and on sizing. Hairless cats need their skin checked regularly, and a sweater worn constantly can trap oils against it, so wash the garment often and give your cat time out of it. Take it off if your cat seems distressed rather than waiting for them to settle.

Who it's for: Sphynx, Donskoy and other coat-free cats living in British houses that get properly cold overnight.