Mathias Vest - 100% Chunky Highland Wool (4-6y+)

Hand knitted vest in natural chunky highland wool. This is an essential winter layer based on a timeless vintage nordic design. A body warmer like this works beautifully over a merino bodysuit or thermals to keep the chest and belly snug. Makes a brilliant Spring to Autumn vest for unpredictable weather too.

Andean highland wool comes from a crossbreed sheep that lives at high altitudes over 2000ft in the Peruvian Andes and is managed by traditional shepherds in the high country. The sheep is a cross between Merino and Corriedale and the wool is characterised as soft and thick with exceptional strength, elasticity and warmth. With care, my alpaca Copenhagen garments will become heirloom pieces that you will pass down through the generations.

Size: 116 (4-6+y) 

Colour: Light Brown Melange (undyed natural highland wool)

Brand: my alpaca Copenhagen 
Designed in: Denmark
Origin of fibre: Peru
Country of manufacture: handknit in Peru
Certifications: PERU Fairtrade certified, Oeko Tex certified 100 (organic certification N/A: the pristine highlands on which the sheep naturally graze cannot be assessed for certification as they are non-agricultural) 
Fabric structure: 100% highland wool
Dyes: None
100% Biodegradable: Yes
Machine Washable: No (see our guide to washing wool)

Care:Airing wool is often sufficient to clean. A stitch in time saves nine! Handwash only when required. Wash with gentle wool shampoo, press moisture out in a towel, reshape and dry flat. 

my alpaca Copenhagen garments are handmade by skilled and organised groups of Peruvian women, following strict quality standards. They train and work with groups of women, promoting better livelihoods for them and their families. They use only fair-trade practices.