This off the shoulder engineered body forming cable knit dress with open cable knit sleeves is made with Australian wool and Mongolian cashmere. A sustainable design, knit in Italy, the Alastor dress enchants with its sculptural form and exceptional fabric blend.

Details:

• 70% Wool (Australia/New Zealand), 30% Cashmere (Inner Mongolia).
• Dying/weaving/finishing in Italy

In the 1960s, a son transformed his father’s passionate yarn-making into a blossoming cashmere operation. Today, the mill tries to be mindful of environment, worker health and consumerism. For this reason, they have been committed to the Greenpeace ‘Detox My Fashion’ pledge goals since 2016. Additionally, they follow the 4Sustainability protocol for the proper management of hazardous chemicals in production processes. They currently have 100% renewable energy. They abide by the following standards: Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Textile and Health Association: Sustainable Fibre Cashmere (SFA) Responsible Wool Standard Noah’s Ark Project (SGS) Smart Collection Project: Global Recycled Standards; GRS 2020-126 Detox Project; Greenspeace Certified 100% Renewable Energy by ERG Energia

This garment was produced at a family-owned Italian factory that was founded in 1952. Positioned in the luxury sector, they use high quality materials and purchase from suppliers with high ethical standards. Currently, they’re experimenting with recycled yarns to improve ecological impact. They have solar panels to supply renewable energy, they treat their wastewater, and they recycle approximately 90% of production waste.

Blended fibers take on properties of the joining counterparts to achieve uniquely desirable characteristics. Wool is a renewable fiber; one sheep can produce 4-5 pounds of wool per year. Wool provides warmth by trapping heat, while simultaneously transporting moisture away from the body so skin stays dry and comfortable. It is naturally antimicrobial, so it resists odors and rarely needs washing. Its exceptional durability allows for long garment lifespan, and it can biodegrade when disposed into right 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.