{"product_id":"madness-vest-jas-iris-dark-blue-van-gekookte-wol","title":"MADNESS vest jacket IRIS DARK BLUE in boiled wool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is exactly why I love boiled wool so much.\u003c\/strong\u003e You get the warmth of a wool coat, but the comfort of a cardigan. The IRIS from MADNESS sits right in between: sturdy enough to wear as a \u003cstrong\u003etransitional coat\u003c\/strong\u003e, soft and flexible enough to just keep on indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe IRIS is made from \u003cstrong\u003e100% organic merino wool (kbT)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is GOTS-certified, and the wool has been boiled. This creates that beautiful, compact wool fabric that you can see clearly in the detail photos. And it is \u003cstrong\u003eMEGA soft\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's truly the kind of coat you can't help but keep stroking with your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe have it in two great colors: \u003cstrong\u003ebright green\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edark blue that leans slightly towards petrol blue\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is the MADNESS IRIS such a wonderful wool coat?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it actually serves two functions at once. On crisp autumn and spring days, you wear it outside as a coat. When it gets colder, it's wonderful as a warm wool cardigan under a roomier winter coat or simply indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe high ribbed collar, wide ribbed cuffs, and soft boiled wool make it lovely and cozy. And fortunately, it also has \u003cstrong\u003epockets\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because a coat without pockets... well, that doesn't really work for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e100% organic merino wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eBoiled wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eWool from controlled organic animal husbandry (kbT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eGOTS-certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eMega soft and warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eOversized fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh ribbed collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eWide ribbed cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eConvenient side pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo-way zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCan be worn as a cardigan and a transitional coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable in bright green and dark\/petrol blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the MADNESS IRIS fit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoomy. Truly roomy.\u003c\/strong\u003e This style is intentionally designed to be oversized, with dropped shoulder seams and plenty of room around the body and arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI am wearing a size 40 in the photos\u003c\/strong\u003e and, as you can see, there is quite a bit of room in it. If you want the style to be nicely oversized, stick to your own size. If you prefer it less roomy, you can certainly consider choosing a size smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eActually, that extra space is exactly what makes the IRIS so great as a transitional coat: you can easily fit a sweater underneath without feeling like you can barely move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat exactly is boiled wool?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoiled wool—also known as \u003cem\u003eboiled felt\u003c\/em\u003e—is created by felting knitted wool fabric using heat, moisture, and movement. This causes the wool fibers to interlock, making the fabric more compact and sturdier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a warm, breathable wool fabric that holds its shape beautifully while still being flexible to wear. And because wool is naturally temperature-regulating, such a coat provides wonderful warmth without making you feel like you've wrapped yourself in a synthetic sleeping bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIs the MADNESS IRIS a coat or a cardigan?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth.\u003c\/strong\u003e And that is actually exactly the charm of this style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the autumn and spring, the IRIS is a fantastic wool transitional coat. On colder days, you can wear it as a thick cardigan. Are you going for a drive, cycling into town, or are you someone who gets cold easily indoors? Then this is exactly the type of garment you will keep reaching for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe IRIS is unlined, which makes it feel much more flexible and more like a cardigan than a traditional winter coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy does this wool coat have a two-way zipper?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one of those details you only realize is useful once you have it: the zipper can be \u003cstrong\u003eopened from both the top and the bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConvenient when cycling, in the car, or while sitting down. You can open the bottom part a bit while the coat stays closed at the top. And because the zipper can open completely, you can of course also wear the IRIS as an open cardigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is kbT merino wool?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe abbreviation \u003cstrong\u003ekbT\u003c\/strong\u003e stands for \u003cem\u003ekontrolliert biologische Tierhaltung\u003c\/em\u003e (controlled organic animal husbandry). This means that within the organic production chain, requirements are set for, among other things, the way the sheep are kept and cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe IRIS is also \u003cstrong\u003eGOTS-certified\u003c\/strong\u003e. This means it doesn't just look at the organic fiber, but at multiple steps within the processing and production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich IRIS color will you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright green\u003c\/strong\u003e if you believe a coat can handle a bit of color. It is such a bright, rich green that even with just jeans underneath, your entire outfit is ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edark blue\u003c\/strong\u003e version is calmer, but definitely not boring. The color has a petrol-like quality, making it just a bit more interesting than standard navy blue. Very easy to combine with denim, gray, neutrals, green, and basically half of your wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you maintain a boiled merino wool coat?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important advice: \u003cstrong\u003ewash as little as possible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool naturally absorbs fewer odors, and often just airing it out is enough. It is best to treat small spots locally and carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the IRIS does need a full wash? Always follow the care label and handle wool with care. Use only a suitable wool detergent, such as our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lanalicious-wasmiddel\"\u003eLanalicious wool detergent with lanolin\u003c\/a\u003e, and let the coat dry in shape after washing. Never put wool clothing in the dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, watch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MGTNuZCUOMo\"\u003ewool washing video\u003c\/a\u003e and carefully read the washing guide that comes with your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan boiled wool pill?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven with high-quality wool, some pilling can occur over time due to friction, for example under the arms or in areas where a bag rubs against the fabric. This is part of natural wool fibers and is easy to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gleener-pluizenkam-voor-het-ontpillen-van-wollen-k\"\u003eGleener fabric shaver\u003c\/a\u003e, you can carefully remove any fuzz and pills. Especially for a coat that you will wear often, we think it’s one of those things you really want to have at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about the MADNESS IRIS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the MADNESS IRIS fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IRIS has a \u003cstrong\u003every roomy, oversized fit\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the photos, I am wearing size 40. If you want it less oversized, you can consider taking a size smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the MADNESS IRIS made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e100% organic merino wool (kbT)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wool fabric is boiled\/felted and feels wonderfully soft and compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the MADNESS IRIS GOTS-certified?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the IRIS is GOTS-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the IRIS suitable as a winter coat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe mainly see it as a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm transitional coat or thick wool cardigan\u003c\/strong\u003e. How long you can wear it outside as a coat depends, of course, on the temperature, what you wear underneath, and how easily you get cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the IRIS have pockets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, there are two nice side pockets on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the advantage of the two-way zipper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also open the coat from the bottom. That gives more freedom of movement during, for example, cycling, driving, and sitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes boiled merino wool itch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wool of the IRIS feels \u003cstrong\u003eremarkably soft\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sensitivity to wool remains personal, so if you are very sensitive to itching, we recommend coming to our store to feel and try it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's one of those coats where you think in October: \"Lovely for outside.\" And then you find out in January that you keep putting it on inside too.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the IRIS. Warm, soft, roomy, practical, and made from 100% organic merino wool. 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