Shetland Crew Neck Sweater

An essential crew neck, built around what really matters: good wool, a good knit, and nothing superfluous. Crafted from 100% Scottish Shetland wool, it features a clean, natural silhouette, with a compact crew neck, long sleeves, and a simple construction that lets the material take center stage.

In the orange version, the yarn expresses a vibrant and warm tone, with a slightly fuzzy surface that gives the color a visual softness, making it more wearable than one might expect. The knit surface is slightly lively and fuzzy, with a textural quality that gains depth and character depending on the light.

The neckline is narrow and well-defined, while the cuffs and hem are finished with compact ribbing, capable of maintaining the garment's shape without stiffening its line. The knit is regular and precise, devoid of unnecessary decorative elements: it is the yarn, the color, and the quality of craftsmanship that define the character of the sweater.

It all begins with the Shetland sheep

The Shetland Islands are located in the far north of Scotland, in a territory exposed to wind, rain, and the Atlantic. It is in this environment that the Shetland sheep developed a particularly versatile fleece, capable of offering warm, elastic, and resistant fibers while maintaining remarkable lightness.

The wool obtained from them is recognizable by its dry, slightly rustic hand-feel and its naturally lively quality. It does not strive for artificial softness: its charm lies precisely in the structure of the fiber and its ability to gain character with use.

The sweater's character stems from the wool

The classic Shetland has a compact yet lightweight knit that is elastic and naturally thermal. The fiber retains a certain "life" to the touch and tends to spring back into position when compressed, helping the garment maintain its shape over time.

The slightly fuzzy surface and the subtle chromatic variations of the yarn make every color deeper and less uniform, especially in melange shades.

A plain Shetland sweater

This is the sweater that needs no decoration. The simplicity of its construction puts the quality of the yarn and the regularity of the knit at the center, allowing the authentic character of the Shetland wool to emerge.

The result is an essential and timeless pullover, easy to wear yet recognizable for its material, texture, and quality of workmanship.

Details

• 100% Scottish Shetland wool
• Crew neck
• Simple, regular knit
• Ribbed cuffs and hem
• Slightly fuzzy, textural surface
• Color: orange
• Made in Italy
• Lady De Paz