Shawl cardigan
Alpaca & Pima cotton
£269
In a bi-colour stitch that creates a unique texture, this soft and fluffy cardigan is knitted from alpaca and Peruvian Pima cotton. In a relaxed and cosy oversized silhouette, with a luxurious shawl collar that highlights the reverse-side contrast colour of the stitch, it is finished with large patch-pockets.
- 56% alpaca 44% pima cotton
- Dry clean
- Soft and fluffy alpaca and Peruvian Pima cotton yarn
- Features a bi-colour stitch that creates a unique texture
- Relaxed and cosy oversized silhouette
- The luxurious shawl collar highlights the reverse-side contrast colour of the stitch
- Large patch-pockets
- Style code - RM85
Fibre
The alpacas are responsibly farmed in the Peruvian highlands, where the spinning and dyeing of the yarn also occurs. Alpacas' impact is light on the land they graze which makes them one of the most environmentally friendly animals.
Pima cotton is a cotton plant species with extra-long fibre length compared to conventional cotton, resulting in yarn with a luxurious silky feel that is extremely strong. Our Pima cotton is grown in Peru.
Fabric
The combination of Pima cotton and alpaca fibre results in cosy knitwear that has the drape of cotton with the warmth of alpaca. The fibres are 'top' dyed before being spun into yarn. This process results in beautiful melange colours and a softer hand feel. Each panel is knitted to the shape of the garment which therefore creates less wastage. Panels and trims are attached using a hand-linking machine, resulting in a premium, high-quality garment.
Factory
One of our newest knitwear suppliers is located in Peru. We chose to work with them because of their excellent skills, drawn from centuries of tradition using materials such as alpaca, cotton and wool, all of which are available locally.
