Ren Alpaca Cardigan in Black Dark Indigo
Indi + Ash's sweater release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $598, quality lands at 90/100, comfort at 90/100, and sustainability at 90/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · Indi + Ash
- Category · Sweater
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Attribute deep dive
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Quality Analysis 90/100
This artisanal cardigan boasts excellent durability indicators, notably featuring heavyweight construction and high-quality horn buttons, which are far superior to standard plastic. The use of durable Pima cotton wrapped around soft alpaca yarns suggests a design focused on longevity and structure.
Comfort Assessment 90/100
This cardigan promises exceptional comfort due to the luxurious blend of 63% superfine alpaca and 37% Pima cotton, combining the softness and warmth of alpaca with the premium feel of Pima cotton. The relaxed fit further enhances wearability, ensuring a comfortable drape.
Sustainability Impact 90/100
This garment showcases strong sustainability practices through its use of a manual, non-electric knitting machine and the inclusion of undyed alpaca yarns, which significantly reduce energy and chemical use. The emphasis on slow, artisanal craftsmanship further suggests a focus on quality and longevity.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Sleeve | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/S | 114.3 cm | 53.3 cm | 54.6 cm | 55.9 cm |
| 3/M | ||||
| 5/XL | ||||
| 4/L | ||||
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Garment details
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The Ren Cardigan is crafted on a manual knitting machine that operates without electricity. This heavyweight piece of outerwear combines the softness and warmth of alpaca with the durability and drape of Pima cotton by using alpaca-wrapped Pima cotton yarns. Three levels of undyed black, charcoal, and grey alpaca yarns are knit alongside hand-dyed indigo cotton yarns, producing a subtle gradient effect down the body of the sweater. Finished with hand-crocheted panels, pockets, and large horn buttons, the cardigan exemplifies slow, artisanal craftsmanship at every detail.
Relaxed fit Hand-operated machine knit fabric Undyed black alpaca yarns and hand dyed indigo cotton yarns Two patch pockets
Horn buttons 63% superfine alpaca, 37% Pima cotton
Made in Peru