Ivanhoe Knitted in Sweden - 1946 Vest | poncho

Soft wool poncho

This trendy and comfortable vest is made from Gällstad Teddy: a new quality of boiled wool with a soft, fluffy teddy texture. The poncho has a long zipper, making it easy to put on and take off. The high collar provides extra warmth and comfort around the neck. Equipped with handy, spacious side pockets with zippers. With the drawstring at the waist, you can easily adjust the shape of the vest and wear it looser or more fitted as desired.

The Gällstad Teddy fabric is part of a special anniversary collection of three models, in which craftsmanship, wool, and contemporary Scandinavian design come together.

• Material: 100% undyed wool, wool-teddy
  
• 450gr./m²
• Mulesing-free wool, Bluesign®-certified yarn
  

The fabric was developed in Gällstad's knitting department and combines the natural properties of wool with a warm, contemporary look.

Washing instructions

Wool is an excellent material for clothing because it is antibacterial and odor-resistant. Woolen clothing, therefore, does not need to be washed often. Hang the garment outside occasionally to freshen it up. If you do want to wash the garment, we recommend the Texelana Wool Detergent. When hand washing, never rub hard to prevent felting. Always check the label in the garment for washing instructions. Always dry woolen clothing flat.

If you treat your woolen garment in this way, it will not only remain more beautiful and last longer. By airing instead of washing, you also save the environment.

Pilling and lint

Wool can pill or lint through use. This has nothing to do with the quality of the wool. Pilling is a natural phenomenon that mainly occurs due to friction. Wool consists of many hairs with a natural crimp (curls). Due to friction, the wool can pill and felt. When felting, the hairs join together due to friction. In fact, every movement causes friction. You will therefore often find the lint/pills on the sleeves and under the armpits.

With new clothing, some loose hairs may also have remained after the weaving and knitting process.

Pills and lint on your beautiful (merino) wool clothing are unfortunately unavoidable. We have some tips to postpone this process somewhat and how to remove the lint and pills. For this information, we refer you to our blog.

About Ivanhoe of Sweden

The family business Ivanhoe was founded in 1946 in Gällstad, a district known as the knitting center of Sweden, where tradition and entrepreneurial drive still thrive. Several generations of experience and competence result in the continuous development of basic and functional clothing. Classic materials such as wool and cotton are always found in the collections, but they also work with new blends, treatments, or knitting and weaving techniques.