TRAIL sweater, dark grey – off-white
100 % Alpaca wool sweater
1100 % Fine Special alpaca wool
Warmth, protection and everlasting style.
Inspired by traditional fisherman’s sweaters and their practical convenience, our Trail sweater denotes unwavering sincerity, meaningful traditions and quiet delights.
- Supreme material – 100 % Fine Special alpaca wool
- Robust and durable design.
- Soft knit texture in the inner lining
- Extremely easy to care – washing it a few times a year is enough.
- Fully fashioned garment – durable seams.
- The material softens in use and reaches its full softness after a couple of wears.
- Main colour: dark grey mélange.
- Designed in Finland, responsibly produced in Northern Europe.
The model in studio photos is 181cm, wearing the size M.
| Color: Grey |
The Trail woollen sweater has its roots in traditional fisherman's sweaters, which in their simplicity are astonishingly practical. The interlacing yarn loops, created on the inner lining as a result of stranded knitting technique, form an effectively insulating layer, making the garment even warmer and softer.
The colour pattern of the sweater depicts the dashed lines in nautical charts and trail maps – hence the name.
“I visited the Åland Maritime Museum while I was designing this sweater. There was a knit sweater of an Ålander captain Sven Erikson on display. He had worn that particular sweater when he and his wife survived a shipwreck in the English Channel in 1963. This great adventure of theirs inspired the three main colours of the Trail sweater.”
- designer Ainomaria Haataja
Alpaca, the Gold of the Andes
The material of this product – 100% Fine Special alpaca wool – is our most durable fibre quality.
Alpaca wool is one of the most extraordinary and rare natural fibres in the world. It’s not well-known by many, but once you get to know it, you’re hooked! Its exceptional breathability, excellent resistance to pilling, and beautiful, fluffy glow are something you just won’t find in other materials.
Unmatched warmth and breathability
Are you always cold, or alternatively, are you unable to wear knits because they are too hot? Alpaca is the perfect solution for both those problems: alpacas have adapted to different temperatures, as it is hot during the day and chilly at night in the Andean mountains where they graze. Over the millennia, alpaca wool has developed special properties in terms of both warmth and breathability.
Alpaca vs. Merino
We often get questions about the properties of alpaca wool compared to other materials. In comparison to merino wool, alpaca wool stands out especially for its superior moisture transfer qualities. Alpaca fibre is untreated and has a natural ability to absorb and transfer moisture effectively.
Commercial merino wool is treated to make it machine washable, in a so-called superwash treatment: the surface of the wool is coated with resin. The treated fibre loses much of its absorption capacity. The surge in the popularity of merino wool has made it increasingly challenging for a customer to discern between different levels of merino wool quality as there is now a vast array of merino qualities available in the market.
Alpaca wool – it only gets better with use
Most of our knits are densely knitted – we don’t cut corners on material use – so they need some time to soften up. This is necessary in order to make garments that last longer, and as you know, longevity is one of our core values. You can speed up the softening by brushing or steaming the knit, or ease it in by wearing a shirt underneath at first. Over time, the inside of the knit gets a soft, fluffy layer, typical for alpaca wool, making it feel really smooth and lightweight on you.
The secret to the smoothness of alpaca wool is in its fibre: it has fewer and tinier scales on its surface than other wools. Thanks to those smooth and long fibres, alpaca wool doesn’t pill easily, which our customers really appreciate.
Finding the right size
You can either use our smart Fitle size advisor or compare the measurements of the chart (below) to your previous garments.
How accurate are the measurements? Will they change over time or after washing?
Some variation may occur in the sizing of a garment made of natural fibres. However, the knitwear has good elasticity and it adapts to your body’s shape during the first days of wear. The product will keep its measurements well.
When in doubt with choosing the right size, please contact us. Our customer service will be happy to help you!
Taking care of your Alpa® alpaca garment is super easy! You don’t have to wash it a lot. In fact, most times, just letting it air outside is enough to make it fresh again. If you wear another shirt under your knitwear, there will be even less need for washing.
If the garment gets stained or musty and is indeed in need of a wash, we recommend washing it by hand in cold water, using a gentle soap and squeezing it softly (avoid rubbing). After rinsing, roll it in a towel to get rid of extra water, reshape it and let it dry on a flat surface to avoid any unwanted stretching.
The whole washing from start to finish takes about 10 minutes – so it’s really easy to take care of your alpaca garment. Washing it once or twice a year should be enough in normal use.
This Alpa® knitwear piece is responsibly manufactured in Lithuania at the production facilities of our long-term partners. Our partners have decades of experience in manufacturing high-quality knitwear products, and together we have uncovered the secrets of knitting with the rare alpaca wool.
Delivery methods and shipping costs
Free Standard Shipping for orders over 200€.
Germany, Belgium, Netherlands
GLS, 3-5 working days 5 €
DHL Express 2-4 working days 30 €
Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain
GLS, 3-6 working days 10 €
DHL Express, 2-4 working days 30 €
Denmark, Sweden
PostNord 2-4 working days 5 €
Please note that the delivery times are average times for delivery. We ship from Finland – the closer you are the quicker the shipping. You will receive tracking link in your order confirmation email to follow your order.
Switzerland, Norway
GLS, 3-5 working days 10 €
DHL Express, 2-3 days 30€
United States and Canada
DHL Express, 35 € 3-5 business days.
UK
GLS 5-6 working days 10 €
DHL Express, 2-3 days 30€
Due to recent changes in UK import VAT rules after Brexit we only deliver orders exceeding 135 pounds to UK
Please note that when ordering outside the EU, you are responsible for possible duties / taxes when receiving the products. Duties and taxes are NOT included in the shipping costs. Please refer to your local custom officials to calculate these costs for your order.
Israel
EMS – International Express, 20 €
Please note that when ordering outside the EU, your local delivery duties and taxes are NOT included in the shipping costs. Please contact your local custom officials to calculate these costs for your order.
Finland
Posti packet delivery 1-2 days – 5 €
Matkahuolto packet delivery 1-2 days – 5 €
Matkahuolto home delivery 1-2 days – 10 €
Pickup from Alpa brand store – Free
Please note that when ordering outside the EU, you are responsible for possible duties / taxes when receiving the products. Duties and taxes are NOT included in the shipping costs. Please refer to your local custom officials to calculate these costs for your order. Value added tax 24% is deducted from your order total automatically.
Rest of the word
Contact customer service info@alpaknitwear.com for shipment details. We are happy to arrange it to you!
Duties & Taxes:
Please note that when ordering outside the EU, your local delivery duties and taxes are NOT included in the shipping costs. Please contact your local custom officials to calculate these costs for your order. Value added tax 24% is deducted from your order total automatically.
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- Fast shipping and free returns in EU
- Responsible production – all knits made in EU
- 100 % satisfaction guarantee
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DenmarkNot what I expected
I have now had the sweater for a couple of months, and I am sorry to say that I never reach for it anymore, as I find the material very itchy. I am used to wearing wool, as I wear both wool socks, wool t-shirts and, in winter, wool hats and wool sweaters everyday. Until now I have sworn by merino wool, but wanted to try an Alpa sweater since it sounded like a great material, but it turns out that I now have a sweater I cannot wear against my skin. The craftmanship of the sweater seems fine, so I will give it two stars, but because of the material I can give no more.