You normally test arctic vehicles or missile components in cryochambers.
Not cardigans.
But that’s how our Sub Zero range started life. With a slightly-worried-looking test subject being blasted by arctic conditions… while wearing a cardigan for protection.
Of course it wasn’t a normal cardigan. It was purpose-built for the experiment out of 1.3kg of lambswool and superfine alpaca wool – which meant it was designed to outperform most puffer jackets.
So in an entirely predictable anti-climax he was absolutely fine.
Now we’ve turned that cardigan into
The Sub Zero Sweater to do exactly the same job.
Engineered from two incredibly powerful natural insulators – lambswool and superfine alpaca wool – the Sub Zero Sweater is designed to help keep you warm even in sub zero temperatures.
We leave the sweaters entirely undyed, so it comes in two colours –
Grey Marl, and
Black Marl – both of which are the colours of the sheep and alpacas’ natural fleeces.
Alpaca wool is one of the most extraordinary natural materials on the planet. It’s as soft as cashmere, warmer than sheep’s wool, and contains no lanolin so it’s hypoallergenic. Native to the Andean plateau of South America, alpacas have evolved over millennia to survive the harsh conditions of the mountains where altitudes vary between 3,500 and 5,000 metres, and intensely hot days are followed by sub zero nights. Then we blend it with organic lambswool for stretch and durability.
The Sub Zero Sweater has a regular fit to trap warm air close to your body. It’s engineered with stretchy ribbed knit at the cuffs and hem just like you’d find on a bomber jacket, and a mock neck to seal in warmth at your neck, wrists and waist.
As always, if you want a hand with sizing
you can get in touch with us here.
