SWAN cardigan, graphite

Feels like a mellow summer wind. The yarn used in Swan cardigan is Premium Baby Alpaca, which is the finest quality in alpaca wool. It is blended with the most prestigious silk in the world, Mulberry, which is obtained from silkworms who feed on mulberry leaves. The fibre is extremely fine, smooth and shiny, being also naturally odourless and hypoallergenic.

Silk ♥ Alpaca Wool

Exquisite genuine silk is one of the most pleasant materials for the skin. It is composed of many of the same basic substances as human skin. When silk is combined with our finest and softest quality of alpaca wool, the result is a material that is supremely luxurious against the skin.

Our garments knitted from silk-alpaca yarn have a beautiful, glowing surface. This soft shine occurs when light hits the surface of the silk fibre; a characteristic that many have tried to replicate artificially throughout history – without success. Alpaca wool is a natural pair to silk, as the alpaca fibre also has its own unique glow. The secret of the sheen in alpaca wool is in its fibre, which is significantly smoother than other wool fibres.

You might not expect it, but silk-alpaca is actually super durable and easy to care for. Our silk-alpaca garments have remained almost completely pill-free even after years of use, and the knit has proven to be durable even in the very thin silk-alpaca garments. Both materials are naturally excellent in moisture wicking, absorbing and transferring the moisture from sweating efficiently away from the skin.

The wonderful combination of silk and alpaca wool is an excellent choice both for everyday use and for more festive occasions.

• See the detailed measurement chart and body size guide below.
• Fit: regular
• The hem reaches halfway down the calf on a person with average height.
• The model in the studio image is 175 cm and wears a size S.

Choosing the Right Size: Measurement Chart and Body Size Guide

You can estimate your size in three different ways:

1. If you know your actual body measurements, you get the most accurate size recommendation by comparing them to Alpa’s general body size chart below.
2. You can also compare the product’s measurements in the detailed drawing below to similar garments you already own.
3. The Fitle size assistant can help you choose the right size by estimating your body measurements based on the information you provide. You can open the size assistant by clicking the measuring tape icon next to the size options.

Please note that there may be slight variations in the measurements of garments made from natural fibres — this is perfectly normal. Our knitwear has good elasticity and will adjust to your body after a few wears. Our knits will not stretch out or shrink if washed according to instructions.

If you’re unsure about sizing, our customer service is happy to help. Email us at info@alpaknitwear.com and let us know your height and measurements.

Garment Measurement Drawing

Alpa’s Recommended Body Measurement Chart for Women’s Sizing

Since the garment is partly made of silk, we recommend handling it gently and caring for it according to the silk care instructions.

Washing: Gentle hand wash with silk detergent in cool water or dry cleaning. Machine wash on a suitable program for silk at your own discretion. Both silk and alpaca wool are naturally odour and stain resistant, so hanging the garment outside to air is usually enough to freshen it up.

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€. We offer worldwide shipping from our own warehouse in Finland.

You will receive a tracking link in your order confirmation email to follow your order.

EU customers are free of any customs or duties. When ordering outside the EU, please note that your possible local customs duties and taxes are at your responsibility.

Germany, Netherlands, Belgium
UPS 3-5 working days: 4,9 €
UPS Home Delivery 3-5 working days: 5,9 €
UPS Express 1-2 working days: 14,9 €
GLS 3-5 working days: 5,9 €

Denmark, Sweden
PostNord Pick Up Point 2-4 business days: 5,9 €
PostNord Home Delivery 2-5 business days: 6,9 €
UPS Pickup Point 2-4 business days: 4,9 €
UPS Home Delivery 2-5 business days: 5,9 €
UPS Express 1-2 business days: 14,9 €
GLS delivery 2-4 business days: 5,9 €

Switzerland,
UPS Pickup Point 3-6 working days: 4,9 €
UPS Home Delivery 3-7 working days: 5,9 €
UPS Express 1-2 working days: 14,9 €
GLS, 3-6 working days: 5,9 €

Please note that when ordering outside the EU, you are responsible for possible duties / taxes when receiving the products. 

Norway
UPS Pickup Point 2-4 working days: 4,9 €
UPS Home Delivery 2-5 working days: 5,9 €
UPS Express 1-2 working days: 14,9 €
GLS, 3-5 working days: 5,9 €

Please note that when ordering outside the EU, you are responsible for possible duties / taxes when receiving the products. 

Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain
UPS Pickup Point 2-5 business days: 4,9 €
UPS Home Delivery 2-6 business days: 5,9 €
UPS Express 1-2 working days: 14,9 €
GLS delivery 3-5 working days: 5,9 €

United States and Canada
UPS Express 1-2 working days: 14,9 €
Please note that when ordering outside the EU, you are responsible for possible duties / taxes when receiving the products. 

UK
UPS Pickup Point 4-6 working days: 4,9 €
UPS Home Delivery 4-7 working days: 5,9 €
UPS Express 2-3 working days: 14,9 €

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. 

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.

Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Japan
UPS Express 2-3 business days 19,9 €

Israel
UPS Express 1-2 business days: 19,9 €

Japan
UPS Express 2-3 business days: 19,9 €

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. Value added tax 25.5% is deducted from your order total automatically.