Lourde Sweater

85% Cotton, 15% Alpaca

Wear More, Wash Less

We highly recommend taking your knits to an environmentally-friendly dry cleaner once a season - unless you love shrunken sweaters. Also opt for an eco-friendly fabric spray to freshen your knit between wears.
All sweaters pill no matter what, so have a sweater stone or fabric shaver ready. Always fold sweaters instead of hanging them, since hanging will warp the fabric over time.

Impact Score: A, excellent. Utilizes renewable or certified materials and efficient production methods. Some opportunities for improvement, such as adopting regenerative farming practices.

Landfill Time: 1-5 years.

Treatment of Alpacas:

Our raw materials suppliers in Peru are dedicated to the humane treatment of alpacas. These alpacas roam freely in the Peruvian Highlands, over 3,500 meters above sea level. They are shorn once a year in the spring, which is the optimal time for the animals' health. All procedures follow the protocols set by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Alpaca branch to ensure the well-being of both the alpacas and the shearers.

What We Love:

Eco-friendly grazing prevents overgrazing; enriches soil.

"Farm-to-garment" minimizes emissions.

Ethical animal welfare practices.

Traditional farming practices in Peru reduces environmental impact and supports local farmers.

What We Don't Love:

Cotton farming still requires significant water, even in efficient farming regions.

May involve the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides that harm local ecosystems.