Mens wool sweater

A truly primal piece is this sweater, which may seem pieced together at first glance by its material and pattern changes, but actually follows a thoughtful concept. For example, the more stressed areas on the shoulders and inner sleeves are trimmed with a strong knit of natural merino virgin wool. At the neck, on the other hand, there is a soft cashmere insert in light blue. Additional ventilation meshes knitted in under the armpits ensure a pleasant wearing climate. The knitted pattern on the sleeves and torso is different, the conclusion in each case form wide ribbed cuffs.

The three Aran Islands lie off Galway Bay on the west coast of Ireland. They are best known to the world for the knitting skills of their inhabitants. The island in the middle of the three, Inis Meáin (pronounced Inisch Maan), is home to less than 200 inhabitants and a knitting factory of the same name. Founded in the 1960s by the dedicated Dubliner Tarlach de Blacam, the knitting mill has been producing knitwear of local character and first quality since then – in keeping with the company’s motto: “Go maire tú is go gcaithe tú é.” (May you live long to wear it.)