Materials & Product Care
Our knitwear is made of 100% cashmere and has a high eco / recycled content. We use a 2-ply yarn meaning it is knitted more tightly, therefore being softer and warmer, ensuring a high quality, luxurious feel, yet being sustainably made, perfect to be worn all-year round.
JAKOB is committed to exceptional quality and sustainability, as demonstrated by our choice of 'Made in Prato' eco-cashmere yarn. In our quest to create innovative products, we prioritize the best for both our customers and the planet. This commitment extends beyond just design and knitting excellence to our selection of environmentally conscious materials. Recognizing that a significant amount of clothing is discarded annually, with cashmere fibres often remaining in usable condition, JAKOB collaborates with our Italian partner mill to meticulously select the finest cashmere waste. These fibers are then skilfully blended with high-quality virgin cashmere, resulting in luxurious yarns that embody both quality and sustainability. This process not only aids in environmental protection but also contributes to reducing CO2 emissions.
In our pursuit of excellence, JAKOB has meticulously sourced garment trims that align with our stringent quality standards. For instance, our Corozo buttons are obtained from a heritage button factory in the UK, which has been revitalized to meet modern demands while retaining its traditional craftsmanship. Similarly, all our labels are crafted from 100% natural cotton, proudly made in the UK, ensuring that every element of our garments reflects our commitment to quality and sustainability.
To ensure your heritage piece remains a forever piece, give it some love and a bit of maintenance. Here is what we at JAKOB recommend for how to care for your garment:
- Gentle dry cleaning only (this is to ensure the bicolour design remains as impeccable as it is). We recommend using eco-friendly dry cleaners where possible.
- Do not wash in water.
- Do not bleach.
- Do not tumble.
- Cool iron. We recommend steaming with a steam iron for the best and safest finish and to avoid crushing or flattening the natural pile of the yarns and pull out of shape.
- We believe a good airing is usually enough but to freshen between wearings, you can use a specific Cashmere Spray / Knitwear Mist like from Cashmere & Cotton or Clothes Doctor which also helps to repel bugs and moths.
All our garments are crafted with immense love and care by skilled knitwear artisans in Italy, where numerous details are meticulously hand-linked or hand-finished, including the labels which are delicately hand-stitched. To ensure the longevity of your treasured heirloom piece, we kindly ask you to treat it with the utmost care, and in return, it will cherish you for many years to come.