Palco Knit Crewneck in Navy Merino Wool Palco Knit Crewneck in Navy Merino Wool Palco Knit Crewneck in Navy Merino Wool Palco Knit Crewneck in Navy Merino Wool Palco Knit Crewneck in Navy Merino Wool

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Palco Knit Crewneck in Navy Merino Wool

The Palco Crewneck has become one of our best selling men's classic sweaters. Knit in a superfine Italian merino, the yarn looks clean and crisp while also having a soft and luxurious hand feel. The sweater is masterfully knit on the finest knitting machine available, which you can be seen by how small each individual stitch is. It is then hand linked together, stitch by stitch. The fit is classic and can become a staple in every man's wardrobe.

  • 100% Wool (Australia)
  • Dying / Weaving / Finishing Italy

 

Fabric

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 right soil conditions.

Mill

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

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Factory

This garment was produced at a 3rd generation family-owned factory. Founded in 1944, it is one of the oldest knitwear factories in central Italy. They follow Kering Group’s supplier code of conduct, which extends to their subcontractors. With much of fashion industry production contracted outside of factories, especially for intricate handwork or finishing, contractor working conditions must be considered in addition to conditions within the four-walled factory. Working from home is often preferred by these contractor employees, as many need to stay home with their children and continue to gain income.

In regard to ecological impact, this factory purifies all of its wastewater. They return the water to the local river, where it is often used for agricultural irrigation.