The Durand Sweater is a shrunken version of our iconic Gabriela Hearst Lawrence Sweater; handknit by Manos Del Uruguay; a women's non-profit co-operative. It is crafted in a soft, lofty 100% welfat cashmere yarn.

Details:

• 100% Cashmere (Mongolia/China). Dying/weaving/finishing in Italy.

Cashmere is one of the most luxurious wools, with desirable drape, softness and wrinkle resistance. It is up to three times more insulating than regular wool, with lofty fibers that can be tightly knit into warm and lightweight fabric. Like all wool, it wicks moisture and allows skin to breathe. Cashmere is considered hypoallergenic, since it doesn’t have lanolin. While more delicate than other wool, cashmere garments will not lose their shape if properly cared for. This is due to the fiber’s natural stretch that allows garment to move with you and recover.

This luxury yarn manufacturer was founded in 1928. Its yarn collections are all produced internally at two factories, where they own and oversee the whole production cycle. They comply with the following standards: Textile and Health Association – Member, Masters of Linen and European Flax (LINIFICO) – Certified, European Federation of Flax and Hemp (CELC) – Member, Sustainable Fiber Alliance (SFA) for cashmere.

This garment was produced at a Fair-Trade women’s co-operative in Uruguay. They are a non-profit, founded by five women in 1968. Their mission is to provide work opportunity for rural women artisans, so they can gain income near their family and home instead of moving to the city for work.