{"product_id":"thinking-mu-pure-wollen-trui-bolita-autumn","title":"THINKING MU pure wool sweater BOLITA AUTUMN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOkay, we loved this one so much that we just couldn't keep it for the men only.\u003c\/strong\u003e The BOLITA AUTUMN by THINKING MU is officially a men's sweater, but as far as we're concerned, it's just a great \u003cstrong\u003eunisex\u003c\/strong\u003e piece. That’s why we’ve specifically stocked it from XS through XXL. Because hello... we don’t want to be jealous, after all. ;-)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd just look at that knit. The various stripes, textures, and small woven-in details in brown, rust, burgundy, and orange make this truly the kind of sweater you can't stop looking at. But the best part comes when you put it on: it’s made of \u003cstrong\u003e100% extra-fine merino wool\u003c\/strong\u003e. And that means it’s insanely soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is the THINKING MU BOLITA AUTUMN so special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this isn't just any striped wool sweater. THINKING MU has combined various knitting techniques, textures, and autumn colors, creating an almost handmade effect. Warm and distinct, but definitely not loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then, of course, there’s the wool. \u003cstrong\u003e100% extra-fine merino wool, mulesing-free, fair-trade, and without a superwash treatment.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exactly the way we prefer our wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e100% extra-fine merino wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInsanely soft and comfortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnisex model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWarm mix of brown, burgundy, rust, and orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnique knit pattern with various textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRound neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMulesing-free wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFair-trade produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNon-superwash wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable from XS to XXL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the THINKING MU BOLITA AUTUMN fit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BOLITA was originally designed as a men’s model and has a \u003cstrong\u003erelaxed fit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Men can therefore simply choose their usual size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor women, we recommend one size smaller than you usually wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e For example, if you normally wear a size M, we would suggest going for an S in this sweater. If you prefer to wear it nice and loose or oversized, you can, of course, just choose your normal size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIs this merino wool sweater suitable for both women and men?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. We actually think it’s fantastic for both. The straight, slightly looser shape works very well as a unisex fit, and as far as we’re concerned, the colors aren’t gender-specific at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why we deliberately stocked \u003cstrong\u003eXS and XXL\u003c\/strong\u003e as well. This way, both women and men have more choice in how they want to wear the BOLITA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes extra-fine merino wool itch?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMerino wool consists of much finer fibers than the coarser wool people often associate with an \"itchy sweater.\" And \u003cstrong\u003eextra-fine merino wool is even finer\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes the BOLITA feel remarkably soft and supple against the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are extremely sensitive to wool, that remains a personal matter, of course. But this is definitely not a stiff, old-fashioned wool sweater. On the contrary: this is one where you will likely find yourself checking the label in disbelief to see if it’s truly 100% wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does mulesing-free merino wool mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe merino wool used for this sweater is \u003cstrong\u003emulesing-free\u003c\/strong\u003e. This means that the sheep have not been subjected to mulesing, a procedure where skin around the sheep's hindquarters is removed to prevent problems with flystrike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is important to us: if we choose wool, we want to take a critical look at how that wool is produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is it important that this wool sweater is non-superwash?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BOLITA has had \u003cstrong\u003eno superwash treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e. With superwash, wool is treated to make it easier to machine wash and less prone to felting. To achieve this, the natural structure of the wool fiber is altered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe prefer to choose wool that has retained its natural properties as much as possible. That might require a little more care when washing, but you get beautiful, pure wool in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you wash the THINKING MU BOLITA wool sweater?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs little as possible!\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool has natural self-cleaning properties and really doesn't need to go into the washing machine after just a few wears. Hang the sweater outside or by an open window, and it will often be completely fresh again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDoes it need to be washed? Use a suitable wool wash program at a low temperature, without aggressive spinning, and a special wool detergent. Never use fabric softener, and definitely do not put wool in the dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe personally like to use \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lanalicious-wasmiddel\"\u003eLanalicious wool detergent with lanolin\u003c\/a\u003e. After washing, let the sweater dry flat in its original shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWool can start to pill over time due to wear and friction. That is normal and does not say anything about the quality of the wool. With a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gleener-pluizenkam-voor-het-ontpillen-van-wollen-k\"\u003eGleener fabric shaver\u003c\/a\u003e, you can gently remove loose pills, and your sweater will look beautiful again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about the THINKING MU BOLITA AUTUMN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the BOLITA AUTUMN made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweater is made of \u003cstrong\u003e100% extra-fine merino wool\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wool is mulesing-free, and the sweater is fair-trade produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the THINKING MU BOLITA a men's or women's sweater?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model comes from the men's collection, but we deliberately sell it as a \u003cstrong\u003eunisex wool sweater\u003c\/strong\u003e. Men should choose their normal size; for women, we usually recommend one size smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHas this wool sweater been superwash treated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The merino wool of the BOLITA has had \u003cstrong\u003eno superwash treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs merino wool warm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but merino wool is also highly breathable and temperature-regulating at the same time. This makes a merino wool sweater wonderfully warm when it's cold, without immediately feeling stifling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wash this merino wool sweater in the washing machine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if your washing machine has a reliable wool cycle and you follow the wash label. In any case, washing wool is rarely necessary: \u003cstrong\u003eairing it out is usually your best friend.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pure wool sweater, insanely soft, fair-trade, mulesing-free, non-superwash, and in these amazing autumn colors, too.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sorry, guys, but we're definitely sharing this one. ;-)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THINKING MU","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":54633733292371,"sku":null,"price":189.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":54633709666643,"sku":null,"price":189.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":54633709699411,"sku":null,"price":189.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":54633709732179,"sku":null,"price":189.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":54633709764947,"sku":null,"price":189.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54633733325139,"sku":null,"price":189.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/6525\/7043\/files\/thinking-mu-wollen-trui-barborossa-rotterdam-1.jpg?v=1790968415","url":"https:\/\/natur-el.nl\/en\/products\/thinking-mu-pure-wollen-trui-bolita-autumn","provider":"Natur-el","version":"1.0","type":"link"}