The Apollonis dress presents a striking balance of classic form and modern patterning. Inspired by a sunrise, this color blocked intarsia is knit in a pique stitch for a slight texture. The yarn is a merino cashmere blend with sheer border detailing. Its silhouette celebrates the body's contours.

Details:

• 90% Wool (New Zealand) 10% Cashmere (New Zealand).
• Dyeing/Weaving/Finishing Italy

This family-owned mill was founded in 1958. Today, it is powered by renewable energy, purifies its wastewater and recycles more than 90% of its waste. They’ve recently developed a system where they were able to decrease 23% of their carbon emissions. They practice the following guidelines: No Mulesing Textile and Health Association - Member Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute - Member ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems RWS certified Organic Content Standard 100% Renewable Energy ZQ- Wool Standaed

This garment was made at a family-owned factory in Émile Romagne, Italy. They are certified by ISO-9001-DNV.

Blended fibers take on properties of the joining counterparts to achieve uniquely desirable characteristics.

Merino wool fibers are extremely fine and flexible, making lightweight yarns that are soft on skin. It is lustrous and moves with body, creating comfort and luxurious drape. Like all wool, it is a renewable fiber. It provides warmth while simultaneously transporting moisture away from the body, so skin stays dry. It is naturally antimicrobial, so it resists odors and rarely needs washing. When you do wash Merino, it dries faster than standard wool. The exceptional durability of wool allows for long garment lifespan, and it can biodegrade when disposed into proper soil conditions.

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.