ROLL NECK turtleneck, greige
100 % Baby alpaca turtleneck
4100 % Baby Alpaca wool
Roll Neck is a classic turtleneck sweater made of the best materials you can imagine. This lightweight knit feels like a warm wind on you. Knitted with 100 % Baby Alpaca – a wool quality that is even finer than the regular alpaca wool – you can be sure that this turtleneck will keep you warm and stay good-looking for a long time.
- 100 % Baby Alpaca wool. Breathable, soft and warm.
- Our lightest knit for men.
- Breathable – naturally odour and moisture resistant.
- The material softens in use and reaches its full softness after a couple of wears.
- Made responsibly in Northern Europe.
- Designer: Silja Piilonen.
| Color: Greige |
Classic design combined with the best possible natural material. That is the recipe for a high-quality sweater that stands time and wear. Alpaca wool is naturally odour resistant and excellent in moisture wicking, so this sweater truly keeps you warm and fresh. Dress up your outfit by combining it with smart trousers or a blazer. Pairs perfectly with our classic Shawl Collar cardigan.
Alpaca, the gold of the Andes
The material of this product – 100% Baby Alpaca – has a dream fibre quality. Despite its name, the wool does not come from baby alpacas, crias. This particularly fine alpaca fibre has got its name from its exceptionally soft feel against the skin.
Baby Alpaca being a very soft wool makes it also a little more delicate as a material. To compensate for this, we use it in tightly knitted garments and in woven scarves to ensure the longevity of our knitwear.
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.
We recommend your normal clothing size.
Dimensions and size
Note! There may be little variation in the dimensions of products made from natural fibers. However, the knit has good elasticity and the knit adapts to the wearer after a few uses.
Our customer service will be happy to advise you on choosing the right size according to your measurements.
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€. All the orders are shipped from Finland. EU customers are free of any customs or duties.
You will receive a tracking link in your order confirmation email to follow your order.
Denmark, Sweden
PostNord 2-4 working days 5 €
DHL Express 1-4 working days 30 €
Germany, Belgium, Netherlands
GLS, 3-5 working days 5 €
DHL Express 1-4 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 €
Switzerland, Norway
GLS, 3-5 working days 10 €
DHL Express, 2-3 days 30€
Please note that when ordering outside the EU, you are responsible for possible duties / taxes when receiving the products.
United States and Canada
DHL Express, 35 € 3-5 business days.
Please note that when ordering outside the EU, you are responsible for possible duties / taxes when receiving the products.
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.
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 store (Helsinki, Tampere, Jyväskylä) – 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 25.5% is deducted from your order total automatically.
Rest of the world
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 25.5% 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
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NLQuality & comfort
Good Made, best material, good fit, great to wear. Perhaps the sleeves could be a bit longer: 5 cm?
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GRNice Color, True size, but Odour and fit issues
When I received my turtleneck I tried it and the size was true. The issue is that the garment had a distinct odour because, most likely, the fabric was not washed before knitting it. Also, it is not as soft as I thought it to be. So, I followed Alpa's recommendation and I washed it in my Miele washing machine with a Wool program at 30C. The odour is gone, but the garment is at least one size smaller now. I tried to stretch it and it helps a lot, but I don't think that it returns to its original size. I shall try some more and see how it goes. As far as softness goes, Alpaca is definitely not cashmere (at least for now), but the price is very close, so I don't know why one would choose Alpaca over cashmere, or even a well treated Merino which is cheaper.
GBLovely jumper, very itchy
Just tried it on. The scarf I bought with it is lovely. Soft and warm. However the jumper is very itchy. Maybe this will get better when it is washed but maybe they should make the jumpers out of the same wool they make the scarfs from!
Alpaknitwear.com
Hi Clive, This product is actually made of just the same material as our scarves, but as the scarves are woven and the knit is – yeah, knitted – the feel is different in the beginning. After a couple of wears or a wash it will be way softer. We knit our products pretty tight (to get the durability right) so the products generally need a break-in-period before best feel.