{"product_id":"les-racines-du-ciel-100-baby-alpaca-trui-met-v-hals-iloe-plum","title":"LES RACINES DU CIEL 100% baby alpaca V-neck sweater ILOE PLUM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHurray, they’re back!\u003c\/strong\u003e The ILOE by LES RACINES DU CIEL is that kind of sweater that makes us understand exactly why customers keep coming back for it. Made from \u003cstrong\u003e100% baby alpaca\u003c\/strong\u003e, it features a fine, airy knit and a beautiful, subtle V-neck. Not a thick, bulky wool sweater, but an elegant alpaca piece 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 light, 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\u003eLightly heathered appearance\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 quality 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 grades of alpaca wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, alpaca naturally contains almost no lanolin, the wool fat found in sheep's wool. Because of this, alpaca is often experienced as comfortable by people who are sensitive to regular wool. We cannot, of course, guarantee that no one will react to it or that it won't itch at all – 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’re 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 runs true to size. Hesitating between two sizes? We would choose the larger one. 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 your skin, with a camisole underneath, or over a blouse. And here’s a tip we once received from a customer that turned out to be surprisingly effective: \u003cstrong\u003etry wearing it backwards.\u003c\/strong\u003e That gives you a higher neckline in the front and a V-neck 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 companies to preserve traditional knowledge and local employment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is exactly why the brand fits so well with Natur-el: beautiful materials and clothing you can enjoy for years, along with attention for the people who make them.\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. 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, carefully pull the sweater back into shape after washing, and \u003cstrong\u003elet it dry flat\u003c\/strong\u003e. Do not hang it: wet knitwear is heavy and can stretch out of 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 friction arises, such as under the arms or along a coat. That 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 fuzz off with your fingers. This pulls more fibers out of the knit and will ultimately make 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 removes the loose fibers without plucking 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 comfortable. Sensitivity, however, remains personal, so we prefer not to promise that no skin will react to it at all.\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 fuzz off, but remove it 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\u003eWhich 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":54747976073555,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":54747975975251,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":54747976008019,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"L\/XL","offer_id":54747976040787,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/6525\/7043\/files\/les-racines-du-ciel-alpaca-trui-iloe-plum-rotterdam-12.jpg?v=1787924933","url":"https:\/\/natur-el.nl\/en\/products\/les-racines-du-ciel-100-baby-alpaca-trui-met-v-hals-iloe-plum","provider":"Natur-el","version":"1.0","type":"link"}