West End - C1949 | wool unisex sweater

Traditional Irish sweater made of merino wool - unisex.

This traditional Irish sweater is one of our bestsellers. The sweater features traditional Irish knitting patterns. The beehive pattern symbolizes the hardworking bee, or the hardworking fisherman. Rows of Irish cables are knitted in on both sides. These symbolize the ropes of fishing. These Irish patterns tell the story of life, as it were.

This sweater can be worn by both women and men. Please note, the sizing is based on men's sizes.

• Material: 100% merino wool
  
• Color: denim

Made in Ireland

Is the desired size no longer listed? We may still have these in our stores on Texel! Inquire about the possibilities via our contact page .

Size chart West End men's sweater

By comparing the measurements below with your own garments, you can choose the right size. The dimensions are approximate sizes and measured in centimeters.

Washing instructions

Wool is a great material for making clothes because it is antibacterial and odor resistant. Woolen clothing therefore does not need to be washed often. Hang the garment outside occasionally to freshen it up. If you still want to wash the garment, we recommend Texelana Wool Detergent . Never rub hard when washing by hand to prevent felting. Always look at the label in the garment for washing instructions. Always let woolen clothing lie flat to dry.

Treating your woolen garment in this way will not only make it more beautiful and last longer. By airing instead of washing you also save the environment.

Store woolen clothes

We recommend that you store your woolen clothing clean, possibly with a bag of lavender; this keeps the moths at bay. It is also best to store woolen clothing lying down, so that the elasticity of the wool is not affected.

Pills and fluff

Wool can pill or pill due to use. This has nothing to do with the quality of the wool. Pilling is a natural phenomenon that is mainly caused by friction. Wool consists of many hairs with a natural frizz (curl). Friction can cause the wool to pill and felt. When felting, the hairs join together due to friction. In fact, every movement causes friction. You often find the lint/pills on the sleeves and under the armpits.

New clothing may sometimes have some loose hairs left behind after the weaving and knitting process.

Unfortunately, pills and lint on your beautiful (merino) woolen clothing cannot be prevented. We have some tips on how to delay this process somewhat and how to remove the lint and pills. For this information we refer you to our blog.

West End Knitwear - Aran knitwear of Irish origin.

The West End Knitwear Ltd company was originally founded in 1957 by Molly Cullen, after many years creating beautiful Aran designs with her mother and grandmother. Molly's dream was to build a family business. Today West End Knitwear Ltd. The world's largest manufacturer of Aran knitwear, with a dynamic team of employees led by Molly's grandchildren Niall and Barry Cullen.

MODERN DESIGN - TRADITIONAL DESIGN