Cai Fair Isle intarsia-knit half-zip sweater
VARLEY's sweater release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $119, quality lands at 70/100, comfort at 80/100, and sustainability at 50/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · VARLEY
- Category · Sweater
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Attribute deep dive
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Quality Analysis 70/100
This sweater features a weighted knit, suggesting a more substantial and potentially durable construction than lighter knits. However, the "dry clean" care instruction, without a clear durability justification, could be a minor inconvenience.
Comfort Assessment 80/100
This sweater promises comfort with its relaxed fit, ensuring ease of movement whether you're in the mountains or the city. Plus, the cozy kangaroo pocket is perfect for keeping your hands warm.
Sustainability Impact 50/100
This sweater is made from a blend of conventional fossil-fuel synthetics like acrylic and nylon, which are not noted as recycled, alongside wool and cotton without any traceability or welfare information, indicating a lower sustainability profile.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Sleeve | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large | 116 cm | 114 cm | 49 cm | 65 cm |
| xx small | ||||
| medium | ||||
| small | ||||
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: Part of Varley’s ‘Alpine’ collection, this ‘Cai’ sweater effortlessly transitions between the mountains and cityscapes. Designed for a relaxed fit, it has a zipped turtleneck and a traditional Fair Isle pattern that’s intarsia-knit in earthy shades. Keep your hands warm in the cozy kangaroo pocket.
Editors’ Notes: Part of Varley’s ‘Alpine’ collection, this ‘Cai’ sweater effortlessly transitions between the mountains and cityscapes. Designed for a relaxed fit, it has a zipped turtleneck and a traditional Fair Isle pattern that’s intarsia-knit in earthy shades. Keep your hands warm in the cozy kangaroo pocket.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a relaxed fit Weighted knit Model is 175cm/ 5'9" and is wearing a size Small Model measurements: Bust: 81cm/ 32" Waist: 64cm/ 25" Hip: 89cm/ 35" View size guide
Details & Care: Cream, light-gray, and orange intarsia-knit Zip fastening along front 51% acrylic, 30% nylon, 15% wool, 4% cotton Dry clean
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