Knitted gilet
Alpaca & merino wool blend
£165
Whether you add this knitted gilet over a sweater, blouse or jersey top, this versatile layer makes it easy to mix up your look. Soft and structured thanks to the boiled wool and alpaca blend with a neat zip-fastening and gently curved hem at the back.
- 60% Wool 28% Baby Alpaca 12% Polyamide
- Dry clean
- Structured boiled wool and alpaca blend
- Regular fit
- Round neckline
- Zip fastening at placket
- Roll-back detail at armholes and neckline
- Seam detail at centre-back
- Gently curved hem at back
- Style code - ZW19
Fibre
The alpacas are responsibly farmed in the Peruvian highlands. Alpacas' impact is light on the land they graze which makes them one of the most environmentally friendly animals. Our wool fibres come from Australia, Argentina and Uruguay.
To ensure the structural stability and durability of the yarn, a polyamide fibre is used. We aim to avoid synthetic fibres in our collections, but here it gives the alpaca yarn structural stability for the best possible quality.
Fabric
Our knitted baby alpaca and wool mix fabric is wonderfully soft and perfect for cosy jumpers and cardigans. 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
The knits are produced in close collaboration with one of our longest standing suppliers, a small knitter based in Dongguan, China. We have enjoyed working with owner Robert and his dedicated team, Ceci and Carmen, for over 20 years. Their knowledge, experience and attention to detail is second to none. We are proud to have them as part of our team.
