Chenille is an unusual choice for a cat garment and a sensible one. The yarn is soft-faced and dense, so it holds warmth like wool but sits smoother against bare or very short-coated skin, and a Sphynx or Devon Rex is exactly the animal that notices a scratchy seam. If your cat has previously rejected a knitted jumper, the texture is often the reason rather than the idea of wearing anything at all.

The knit is stretchy enough to pull on over the head and then settle back close to the body, which is what keeps it from shifting when a cat jumps or crouches. A rolled neck covers the throat, an area that ordinary cat clothing usually leaves open, and the close finish avoids the loose flaps and dangling ties that catch on furniture. Sizes run from S to 2XL, in dark green or grass green stripes, so slim and average builds are both covered.

• Chenille knit with a soft face and natural stretch
• Roll-neck design covering the throat
• Pulls on over the head and sits close to the body
• Sizes S, M, L, XL and 2XL
• Two colourways, dark green and grass green
• Weight between 100g and 150g depending on size

Knitwear and claws. Any knitted fabric will pull a loop if a claw goes through it, and a snagged thread on a cat who then bolts is the one real risk with a garment like this. Keep it to indoor wear and supervised time outside, take it off overnight, and check under the front legs for rubbing after the first few wears.

Who it's for: Hairless, rex-coated and short-haired cats in cool homes, where a soft-textured layer stands a better chance of being tolerated.