An excellent sweater that's viable in nicer weather, or layered under a jacket for cooler temps. The texture of the fabric is hard to describe, it's closer to rough than smooth but still feels good to the touch, especially on your arms while wearing it (which counts for a lot). It is a lighter gray than the picture would suggest, but I don't mind that much either. I ordered an L this time around, since the last H&V sweater i ordered in an XL (one of the D&D handbook ones) was a little too oversized for my liking, and it's a much better fit. This piece is really the dark horse of my last order, surprisingly great and especially at the currently discounted price point. Pick one up while you still can, and show your service to the dark legions of the warp!!