100% SUPER SOFT MERINO WOOL: Made using our new super soft merino wool, this garment uses luxurious super soft yarn for an extremely comfortable fit. Merino Wool is great for cooler temperatures because it acts as an insulator. You'll find yourself reaching for this on cooler days. MADE IN IRELAND: The village of Monasterevin in the county of Kildare, Ireland is the home of Aran Crafts, the largest Irish knitwear manufacturer. Always keeping our tradition in mind, these garments have been adapted for modern worldwide markets and are worn by men and women with pride and pleasure. SLEEK AND UNIQUE: This Irish sweater has many different stitches knitted in a vertical design giving a modern twist to a classic shawl collar. This stylish piece of clothing is reminiscent of days gone by, believed to bring luck, success, and health to the wearer. Aran Crafts tells a story of a long-treasured history of traditional Irish craft embedded in each stitch and fiber. Appreciate the craftsmanship and pride in every piece. EMBRACE THE CULTURE: Different stitch patterns have a history from representing the stone walls of Ireland or symbolizing the nature that is all around us. The use of Traditional Irish Stitches throughout our garments ensures we keep our long-treasured history of Irish craft alive. CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Do not machine wash. To best care for your woolen garment, we recommend hand washing in cold water in a sink or basin. Soak for 5 to 10 minutes with wool detergent, gently squeeze the suds out (do not rub, twist, or wring), and rinse in clear, cold water. Pull carefully to shape. Always dry flat and never put in a tumble drier. The Golden Rule for caring for a wool garment is to wash it as seldom as possible and air frequently. Aran Crafts Men's Soft Wool Cable Knit Shawl Collar Sweater SH5065-XXL-CHAR. For Centuries Irish Fishermen in the Aran Islands have appreciated the wonderful qualities of wool. Both our Aran Crafts and Nua collections are manufactured to the highest standards using the finest quality materials: merino wool, pure new wool, linen/cotton, cashmere and introducing new super-soft merino wool. Using this wonderful raw material they created a style of knitting and knitwear that is still recognized and prized today. Intimately linked to families and their identities, the patterns used have long held symbolism and some of which represent: The Cable stitch representing the fisherman's ropes. The Diamond stitch represents the small fields of the Aran Islands. The Moss stitch represents the seaweed used to fertilize fields for a good harvest. Aran garments are deeply entrenched in Irish heritage, originally designed to protect the wearer while out at work. Now, they are a stylish piece of clothing reminiscent of days gone by. Irish knitwears from Aran Crafts are designed and created using traditional Aran stitches to bring you an authentic piece of Irish clothing, perfect for any occasion. Our selection of Irishwear includes the classic Aran crew neck sweater, Aran Fisherman sweater, Aran buttoned cardigans, Aran jackets, and Irish roll neck sweaters designed to suit every personal taste. Available in a number of popular and eye-catching colors, browse our collection of Aran Knitwear to find your perfect fit. We hope that you will enjoy and treasure the quality product that you are purchasing.