Our marl sweater is knitted with local wool and hand-dyed then hand-framed by artisans supported by Manos del Uruguay, a non-profit organisation founded in 1968 to support women from rural areas in Uruguay. Knitted to an easy shape with set-back shoulders for a relaxed feel, then finished with a high chunky ribbed neckline.
Hand-framed wool. Hand-dyed yarn. High neck. Mid-hip length. Ribbed edges.
Details
Dry clean only. 100% wool.
Made in Uruguay.
Soft yarns are liable to pill to some extent, even when using those of the best quality. To take good care of them remove any pills using a pilling comb and protect them from sharp items or jewellery that may catch or snag.
Size & Fit
Oversized. Length: Mid hip. Sleeve: Full length. Neck: High neck.
Studio model Nova is 5ft 9in/175cm tall and is wearing a size S/M.
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Knitting New Futures With Manos del Uruguay
For Manos del Uruguay, the word ‘handmade’ signifies a craft untouched by technology. Since its founding in 1968, the non-profit knitwear cooperative has upheld traditional electricity-free techniques preserved by women artisans in rural communities.
Manos artisans use local, responsibly sourced yarns to create their pieces. “All our wool is of Uruguayan origin, and sometimes we mix it with alpaca fibres from Peru,” explains Ana de Prado, a designer and product manager at the cooperative. “The sheep are healthy and well taken care of.”
The lanolin-rich wool is spun by hand before being dyed and left to dry in the sun. Each knitted garment is finished manually, and labels with the artisan’s signature are attached in recognition of the hands that made it.
Knitwear Care Guide
All of our knitwear at TOAST is made from natural fibres - from fine merino and heathery wool spun in Scotland to recycled Italian cashmere.
Wool is an extremely sustainable and warm yarn, obtained from the coats of sheep, goats and alpacas. As long as sheep have grass to graze on, they will always produce a yearly fleece, making wool an entirely renewable source, and one hundred percent natural. At the end of its life, wool can return to the soil and quickly break down, providing the earth with nutrients for the future.
Wool fibres are strong, naturally insulating and antibacterial. They can easily be dyed into a range of rich colours. At TOAST, we like wool for its versatility, its cossetting warmth and its diverse history and heritage.
How to wash
Woollen garments hardly ever need washing, as the fibres are breathable and do not absorb odours.
Wool should only be washed when absolutely necessary, and it will last longer the less frequently you wash it. Wool benefits from airing or freezing, which can be just as efficient as washing.
When washing, always use a mild detergent specifically for wool. Wash by hand with cool water, avoiding stretching and pulling whilst doing so. Never leave your garment to soak for too long as this can cause pilling and shrinkage. Rinse through thoroughly with fresh water.
For cashmere garments, hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent. Do not rub the garment together when washing as this can cause felting or alter the texture. Rinse the garment well in clean water and gently squeeze out, without stretching.
We recommend never using a fabric softener when washing your garments, as it can cause pilling.
How to dry & store
Dry the garment flat and placed in its normal shape. If you hand wash your garment, place the damp garment flat on a clean towel, roll the towel up and squeeze out any excess water. Avoid twisting and wringing dry as this can alter the shape of your garment.
To speed up the drying process, you can put your towel-wrapped garment on top of a radiator to warm through.
When storing, never put your wool and cashmere garments away unclean, as this will attract moths. They are drawn to the bacteria, and unclean wool and cashmere garments provide the ideal environment.
To avoid moths, don’t fill up your drawers too much, and take your items out of storage regularly. Placing conkers, cedar wood balls and lavender in your wardrobe can help deter them.
Always fold your knitwear, as hanging can stretch and pull the garment, and cause holes in the shoulders. Draw liners can also help to deter moths.
Pills from both wool and cashmere garments can be easily brushed out with a comb.