Women's Chunky Brioche Vest - 100% Highland Wool - Black/Ecru (S-L)

*New! Our chunky highland wool over vest is boxy and oversized with wide arm holes making it suitable to layer over shirts, light sweaters, dresses and more. Made ethically in Peru by My Alpaca Copenhagen exclusively for UMIFORM. In wonderfully chunky and soft highland wool.

Gorgeous women's vest knitted in natural highland wool. This is an essential winter layer based on a timeless vintage nordic design. A body warmer like this works beautifully over thermals to keep the chest and belly warm. Makes a brilliant Spring to Autumn vest for unpredictable weather.

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, highland wool garments will become heirloom pieces that you will pass down through the generations.

Sizes: S/M, L/XL

Colour: Black/Ecru (low impact dyes) - wear with matching Brioche Legwarmers.

Brand Collaboration:UMIFORM Knitwear x my alpaca Copenhagen 
Origin of fibre: Peru
Country of manufacture: 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: Ökotex Standard 100: without optical brighteners, not chemically finished
100% Biodegradable: Yes
Machine Washable: No (see our guide to washing wool)

Care: wash only when required. Handwash in cool water with gentle wool shampoo, press moisture out in a towel, reshape and dry flat. 

Measurements (in cm) taken from garment laid flat unstretched (the rib is very stretchy): 

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.