Alva Cardigan Lambswool Vermilion

A wardrobe saviour, the Alva lambswool cardigan is a classic, seasonless garment which can be styled with everything from jeans to dresses. The fitted silhouette features a deep v-neckline and two generously sized pockets. This cardigan is crafted from a unique marl custom-spun by Genevieve herself that features flecks of contrasting warm yet vibrant colours of Vreeland orange, rusty red and bright blue melange.

• 100% super-fine lambswool
•  Made in Scotland
•  Hand wash or dry clean only
•  5GG – for a mid-heavy weight knit

This unique eye-catching colour twist has been custom-spun by Genevieve in Vreeland orange, rusty red and bright blue melange. A super-fine lambswool spun in Scotland is plied up to give a luxuriously soft handle, durability and irresistible comfort.

This lambswool yarn has RWS (Responsible Wool Standards) certification, meaning that both the sheep that produce it and the land on which they graze are actively protected. Our yarn mill only sources from farms that can demonstrate respectful animal welfare, so every sheep leads a healthy life with essential freedoms.
Read our journal post to learn more about our commitment to using responsible yarns.

Here at GS, we see buttons as an integral part of any cardigan. Ours are made from sustainable Codelite and custom-dyed to a vibrant red accent by Courtney & Co. – the last button maker in the UK.

The buttons are made from Codelite – a completely natural and biodegradable product created by curing and hardening the naturally occurring proteins found in milk. Codelite first became a staple of button manufacturing in the early twentieth century, and by reviving it Courtney & Co. committed to reducing the amount of plastic within the industry.

The unique button colours are created with eco-friendly dyes that are Oeko-tex standard 100 and AZO-free certified.

May the Alva cardigan prove cornerstone of your wardrobe – capable of being worn with anything, throughout the seasons. Let its striking hues liven up a classic white T-shirt; wear it buttoned up and tucked into high-waisted jeans; or casually shrug it over a floaty dress.
Intended to offer a neat, straight silhouette, take a size up for a more relaxed and oversized fit.

Inspired by menswear silhouettes, the Alva cardigan was designed using a men’s size guide but button positioning on the womens size.

For further fit guidance, please see the measurements below:
Size Extra Small – Chest 47cm/18.5 inches; Length 65cm/25.5 inches
Size Small – Chest 49cm/19 inches; Length 67cm/26 inches
Size Medium – Chest 52cm/20.5 inches; Length 69cm/27 inches
Size Large – Chest 55cm/21.5 inches; Length 71cm/28 inches

For more sizing information, please see our size chart.

We ship quickly worldwide with two courier options for each country.

UK POSTAGE

• Free UK DPD Next Day Delivery on all orders over £150.
• Orders placed by 10 am for next day delivery.
• Please allow 1-day lead-time for Monogrammed Orders.
  

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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

• Free Standard Delivery Royal Mail Tracked on all orders over £250.
• Standard Delivery Royal Mail Tracked £15.
• Express International Delivery DHL available.
• Please allow 1-day lead-time for Monogrammed Orders.
  

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RETURNS

• We hope you love your Genevieve Sweeney knitwear, but if you are in any way unsatisfied with your purchase you can return your item for an exchange or a full refund within 14 days.

• More information about returns here