{"product_id":"les-racines-du-ciel-100-baby-alpaca-trui-met-v-hals-iloe-green","title":"LES RACINES DU CIEL 100% baby alpaca V-neck sweater ILOE GREEN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHurray, they are back!\u003c\/strong\u003e The ILOE from LES RACINES DU CIEL is one of those sweaters for which we now understand exactly why customers keep coming back. Made from \u003cstrong\u003e100% baby alpaca\u003c\/strong\u003e, finely and airily knitted, and featuring a beautiful, subtle V-neck. It’s not a thick, heavy woolen piece, but rather an elegant alpaca sweater that is wonderfully warm without feeling heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd those colors! This season we have the ILOE in \u003cstrong\u003eGrege, Dark Green, Olive, Plum, and Denim Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e. Five beautiful, easy-to-combine shades in which the slightly heathered character of the baby alpaca really stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e100% baby alpaca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFine, soft, and airy knit structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle V-neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly heathered look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature-regulating and wonderfully warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 5 colors: Grege, Dark Green, Olive, Plum, and Denim Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFits true to size; if you are between two sizes, we recommend the larger one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the French brand LES RACINES DU CIEL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is baby alpaca so incredibly soft?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who has ever felt good baby alpaca knows why we are so enthusiastic about it. For this sweater, LES RACINES DU CIEL uses \u003cstrong\u003ePeruvian baby alpaca with a fiber fineness of approximately 19 to 22 microns\u003c\/strong\u003e. This results in an incredibly soft, fine fiber that feels wonderful against the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd to be clear: 'baby alpaca' does not necessarily mean the wool comes from a baby alpaca. The name refers to the \u003cstrong\u003efineness and quality of the selected fibers\u003c\/strong\u003e. It belongs to the more luxurious qualities of alpaca wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, alpaca naturally contains almost no lanolin, the wool fat found in sheep's wool. As a result, alpaca is often found pleasant by people who are sensitive to regular wool. We cannot, of course, guarantee that you will never have a reaction or that it won't itch for everyone – every skin is different – but baby alpaca is one of the softest types of wool we know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow warm is the ILOE baby alpaca sweater?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is perhaps the best thing about this sweater: \u003cstrong\u003eit is warm without being thick.\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpaca fibers provide excellent insulation, while the sweater itself is finely and airily knitted. This means you don't immediately feel like you are wearing a massive winter sweater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlpaca is also temperature-regulating. This makes the ILOE not only great for the middle of winter, but also very suitable for spring and autumn, and for days when the temperature fluctuates throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the LES RACINES DU CIEL ILOE fit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ILOE has a \u003cstrong\u003enormal, feminine fit\u003c\/strong\u003e and is true to size. Are you between two sizes? We would choose the larger size. Not because the sweater runs small, but because we find baby alpaca looks best when it doesn't fit too tightly against the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe subtle V-neck also makes it very easy to combine. Wear it directly against the skin, with a camisole underneath, or over a blouse. And one more tip we once received from a customer that turned out to work surprisingly well: \u003cstrong\u003etry wearing it backwards.\u003c\/strong\u003e That gives you a higher neckline in the front and the V in the back. Two sweaters for the price of one. ;-)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes LES RACINES DU CIEL special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLES RACINES DU CIEL was founded in 2005 by Nathalie Goyette and Christian Tournafol and is based in Quimper, Brittany. The brand creates feminine, timeless clothing and consciously works with producers and artisanal workshops to preserve traditional knowledge and local employment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is exactly why the brand is such a great fit for Natur-el: beautiful materials and clothing that you can enjoy for years to come, but also with attention for the people who make it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you wash a 100% baby alpaca sweater?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePreferably as little as possible! Alpaca barely absorbs odors and definitely does not need to be washed after every few wears. \u003cstrong\u003eHang your sweater outside for a night to air it out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Often, that is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDoes it need to be washed after all? For alpaca, always use a detergent \u003cstrong\u003ewithout lanolin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Our own \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/natur-el.nl\/products\/washpaca-wasmiddel-voor-alpaca-zonder-lanoline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWASHPACA detergent for alpaca\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e has been specially developed for this purpose. Alpaca itself contains almost no lanolin and therefore does not need the extra lanolin found in traditional wool detergents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWash gently according to the care label, gently pull the sweater back into shape after washing, and \u003cstrong\u003elet it dry flat\u003c\/strong\u003e. Do not hang: wet knitwear is heavy and can therefore lose its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan a baby alpaca sweater pill?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Even with a high-quality baby alpaca sweater, pilling can occur, especially in areas where there is friction, such as under the arms or along a coat. This is part of natural, soft fibers and says nothing about the quality of your sweater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo not pull the pills off with your fingers. This pulls more fibers out of the knit and ultimately makes the problem worse. Instead, carefully use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/natur-el.nl\/products\/gleener-pluizenkam-voor-het-ontpillen-van-wollen-k\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGleener fabric shaver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This allows you to remove the loose fibers without picking at your beautiful sweater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about the ILOE alpaca sweater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the ILOE made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweater consists of \u003cstrong\u003e100% baby alpaca\u003c\/strong\u003e. LES RACINES DU CIEL uses fine Peruvian alpaca fibers for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes baby alpaca itch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby alpaca has very fine fibers and therefore feels exceptionally soft. Many people who find regular wool itchy find alpaca much more pleasant. Sensitivity remains personal, however, so we prefer not to promise that no skin at all can react to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich colors of the ILOE do you have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have this sweater in \u003cstrong\u003eGrege, Dark Green, Olive, Plum, and Denim Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I do if my alpaca sweater starts to pill?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little pilling can occur with soft natural fibers. Do not pull the pills off, but remove them carefully with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/natur-el.nl\/products\/gleener-pluizenkam-voor-het-ontpillen-van-wollen-k\"\u003eGleener\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat detergent should I use for baby alpaca?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreferably use a special alpaca detergent without added lanolin. We recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/natur-el.nl\/products\/washpaca-wasmiddel-voor-alpaca-zonder-lanoline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWASHPACA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for this. And remember: the less often you wash this sweater, the better. A quick airing out usually does wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Racines du Ciel","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":54748135948627,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":54748135981395,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":54748136014163,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"L\/XL","offer_id":54748136046931,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/6525\/7043\/files\/les-racines-du-ciel-alpaca-trui-iloe-green-rotterdam.jpg?v=1787924896","url":"https:\/\/natur-el.nl\/en\/products\/les-racines-du-ciel-100-baby-alpaca-trui-met-v-hals-iloe-green","provider":"Natur-el","version":"1.0","type":"link"}