{"product_id":"komodo-wollen-spencer-rio-wine-100-lamswol","title":"KOMODO wool sweater vest RIO WINE 100% lambswool","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKOMODO wool sweater vest RIO WINE made of 100% lambswool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sleeves are gone, but thankfully the warmth remains.\u003c\/strong\u003e The RIO by KOMODO is a hand-knitted sweater vest made of 100% lambswool. Wonderfully warm, delightfully practical, and with just enough retro feel to be interesting, without making you look like you accidentally ended up in your geography teacher's wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep wine-red color is melange with darker threads, giving the knit extra depth. The V-neck, button closure, and two patch pockets make the RIO a fully-fledged garment rather than just a sweater that someone forgot the sleeves for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e100% lambswool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHand-knitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWarm winter quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeep melange wine-red color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable regular fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeep V-neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-knitted ribbing along the neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFull button placket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTwo patch pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed cuffs along armholes and hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSleeveless and ideal for layering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAlso available in blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in a SEDEX-audited factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGentle cold hand wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a wool sweater vest is so handy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA sweater vest keeps your upper body comfortably warm while leaving your arms free. This makes it easy to move, and you won't get a thick bunch of fabric around your shoulders and sleeves under a coat. Ideal when a regular wool sweater is just too much, but only a blouse or long-sleeve top turns out to be a bit too optimistic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWear the RIO over a T-shirt during cool mid-season days, over a blouse for a dressier look, or over a wool long-sleeve when it gets really cold. Because the vest can be opened completely at the front, you can also easily put it on and take it off when the temperature changes throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-knitted from 100% lambswool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RIO is hand-knitted from 100% lambswool. Lambswool is wool from young sheep and is generally finer and softer than many coarser types of wool. The fibers trap plenty of still air, making the knit pleasantly warm without the need for synthetic padding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe robust rib knit gives the vest a beautiful texture. Because it is handmade, small differences in the knit may occur. These are not production defects, but rather characteristics of a garment that hasn't been spat out entirely by an automated machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA wine color with character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWINE is not a flat red, nor is it a sweet candy color. It is a deep wine-red shade with darker threads knitted in. That melange effect highlights the rib structure and makes the color easy to combine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful with black, anthracite, dark blue, denim, cream, and olive green. Wear a bright white shirt underneath if you want to make the red stand out, or combine it with black for a calmer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have the RIO in blue. The blue version has a more classic and cooler look; WINE is warmer and more expressive. The model, material composition, and comfort are the same for both colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eV-neck, buttons, and real pockets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep V-neck makes it easy to wear the RIO over various tops. The collar of a blouse remains nicely visible, but the round neck of a T-shirt or long-sleeve also fits well underneath. A sturdy double-knitted rib border runs along the V-neck, giving the model extra structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front, there are three dark buttons and two spacious patch pockets. Handy for cold hands, a phone, or that one note you absolutely had to not lose and then find again three weeks later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can wear the vest completely closed, close only the bottom buttons, or leave it hanging open completely like a sleeveless cardigan. This allows you to create different silhouettes with the same garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFit and size advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RIO has a comfortable regular fit: not tight, but not extremely oversized either. The model falls straight along the body and offers enough room for a T-shirt, blouse, or thin sweater underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, choose your usual size if you want to wear the vest over a thin layer. Are you between two sizes or do you want to combine a thicker sweater underneath regularly? Then choose the larger size. Keep in mind that 100% wool can give a little during wear, but can spring back after a careful wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor indoors, outdoors, and everything in between\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombine the RIO with jeans and a T-shirt for an easy daily outfit. Over a white blouse and dress trousers, it immediately gets a dressier look. A sweater vest can also look surprisingly good over a dress: you keep your upper body warm, while the skirt of the dress remains visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt home, it is ideal for people who don't want to turn the thermostat to a tropical setting right away. Outside, you can easily wear it under a coat because you don't have to deal with thick sleeves over other sleeves. Less struggling while getting dressed is also comfort, as far as we are concerned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does lambswool feel on the skin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLambswool is generally softer than many common wool types, but how wool feels remains personal. One person immediately exclaims \"lovely!\", while another seems to be able to identify every single fiber personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause you usually wear a sweater vest over a T-shirt, blouse, or long-sleeve top, the wool has limited direct contact with the skin. Are you very sensitive to wool? Then wear a top with a higher neck underneath or come try on the RIO in our store first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou don't have to wash wool all the time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWool can absorb and release moisture and picks up odors less quickly than many other materials. Therefore, you don't have to wash the vest after every wear. Hang it outside or near an open window regularly to air it out and treat small stains gently on the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWashing less is not only easier but also helps to keep the wool looking good for longer. A rare garment that actually agrees that you should do a bit less housework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to wash the RIO vest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWash the RIO exclusively by hand in cold to lukewarm water. Use a small amount of suitable wool detergent, for example, Lanalicious. Let the vest move gently through the water, but do not rub, scrub, or wring it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRinse with water of about the same temperature. Large temperature differences and a lot of movement can cause wool to shrink or felt. Gently press the excess water out of the vest and optionally roll it in a clean towel to absorb extra moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReshape the garment afterward and let it dry flat. Do not tumble dry, do not put it on the heater, and preferably do not let it drip on a clothes hanger: wet wool is heavy and can therefore stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePilling and snags in wool knits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 100% wool knits, small fluff or pills can appear, especially in the beginning, in areas with a lot of friction. That is normal for natural wool fibers and does not mean the quality is poor. Remove fluff gently by hand or with a suitable wool comb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen wearing, be careful with sharp jewelry, open zippers, and bag buckles that can get caught in the hand-knitted knit. If a small loop does form, do not just cut it off, but gently pull it to the inside or let us take a look at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStore the vest clean and folded in the closet. For longer storage, you can protect it against moths with a well-sealed garment bag and, for example, cedarwood or lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMade in Nepal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RIO is hand-knitted in Nepal. The production site is monitored through the SEDEX system, with which companies make labor conditions and social responsibility in their supply chain transparent, among other things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSEDEX is not a quality mark for the wool itself, but a system for monitoring and transparency within production. We like to be honest about that distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about the KOMODO RIO WINE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the sweater vest really made of 100% wool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the RIO is made of 100% lambswool. No acrylic, polyester, or other synthetic fibers have been added to the knit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the RIO handmade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this sweater vest is hand-knitted in Nepal. Small differences in the knit may therefore occur and are part of the handmade character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the model fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RIO has a regular fit and falls comfortably straight. Choose your usual size for a normal fit. Do you want to wear a thicker layer underneath or are you between two sizes? Then choose the larger size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes lambswool itch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLambswool is generally finer than many coarser wool types, but sensitivity to wool differs per person. Because you usually wear the vest over another garment, the wool has limited contact with the bare skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the vest be machine washed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe advise against it. Wash it carefully by hand in cold to lukewarm water and use a suitable wool detergent. Let it dry flat afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear the RIO open?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Thanks to the button closure, you can wear the vest closed, partially open, or completely open like a sleeveless cardigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the RIO also available in another color?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes, besides this wine-red version, we also have the RIO in blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCome try on the RIO in Rotterdam\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want to feel how the lambswool feels or see the colors side by side? Come visit Natur-el at \u003cstrong\u003eZwaanshals 376 in Rotterdam\u003c\/strong\u003e. We are open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur team is also happy to help you remotely. Call us during opening hours at \u003ca href=\"tel:0107954177\"\u003e010-7954177\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:klantenservice@natur-el.nl\"\u003eklantenservice@natur-el.nl\u003c\/a\u003e. We are happy to help you with the right size, color, and how many layers of wool one person can reasonably wear at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Komodo","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":55034332971347,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":55034333004115,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":55034333036883,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":55034333069651,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/6525\/7043\/files\/komodo-wollen-spencer-wine-merino-wol-2.jpg?v=1790280764","url":"https:\/\/natur-el.nl\/en\/products\/komodo-wollen-spencer-rio-wine-100-lamswol","provider":"Natur-el","version":"1.0","type":"link"}