AND WOOL 100% Cashmere Snood [CAA-044]

AND WOOL is a brand that offers knitted items that will make your everyday life a little more fun, from its atelier surrounded by tea fields in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Keiichi Muramatsu, director of "AND WOOL", graduated from the Knit Design Department of Bunka Fashion College and gained experience at a luxury Italian yarn manufacturer and fashion brand. In 2011, he moved his base of operations to Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and started "AND WOOL" in 2016. Aiming to create a better fashion culture, he is sharing the techniques and knowledge he has cultivated with many people and pursuing the possibilities of knitwear and handicrafts.

The manufacturing of "AND WOOL" begins with Muramatsu, a knitting professional, carefully selecting the yarn material and adjusting the yarn with yarn dealers both in Japan and overseas. The knitting is done using a traditional machine called a "hand knitting machine", and all processes up to the finishing work are done by hand.

Unlike those made by automated machines, knitted items made by hand knitting machines can be knitted while the tension of the yarn and the state of the knitted fabric can be checked by human eyes and hands, so they contain plenty of air and are characterized by being extremely light and soft.

It is somewhat sheer, but the knitting method allows air to enter, making it warm despite its thinness.

High quality cashmere

Light as air, ultra-lightweight at approximately 55g

For those who don't like the itchy feel of wool or want something light and warm, we recommend this fluffy, warm snood made from 100% cashmere. It has a smooth texture that feels so nice against the skin that you'll want to bury your face in it.

They are made using the traditional method of knitting by hand using a knitting machine. The tension of the yarn and the tension of the knitted fabric are checked by hand and eye while they are knitted gently, resulting in a very light and soft shawl.

The yarn used is cashmere yarn (white cashmere over 38 mm in length) from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China, which is famous for producing high-quality cashmere.

This cashmere yarn is made by a manufacturer founded in 1887, and is produced in dyeing and spinning factories in Japan using a unique manufacturing method without any bleaching process that would impair the dyeability or texture. By using techniques such as low-temperature dyeing to avoid damaging the fibers as much as possible, the yarn is soft to the touch and has beautiful coloring.

Wrap it twice to keep your neck warm

Perfect for relaxing at home. Put the loop over your shoulders and it will look like a bolero.

It is also useful from autumn to early spring when you feel the chill in the mornings and evenings.

When wrapped around your neck it gives volume and keeps your neck nice and warm in the winter.

It's soft and thin, so it's easy to arrange, and the red color will be the focal point of your outfit. The beige and charcoal gray colors go well with any outfit.
Yellow-green and yellow are bright colors that you'll want to use until spring and will lift your spirits.

The colors are available in a range that can be enjoyed by people of all genders and ages, so it's great that you can share it with your family.

These are carefully crafted items made by skilled craftsmen with great care. They are perfect for yourself, or as gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, Respect for the Aged Day, White Day, and other special occasions.

・If an item is out of stock, it may take 2-3 weeks to ship. If we have to wait longer than that, we will inform you of the delivery date. If you have any questions about the stock status or arrival time, please feel free to contact us.

・During gift-giving seasons such as Christmas, Valentine's Day, and White Day, production may take more than a month. If you are considering purchasing as a gift, we would appreciate it if you could place your order as soon as possible, taking into consideration the delivery time.

<Handling Precautions>
・Please be careful not to catch the watch on protruding objects such as earrings, necklaces, or zippers.

<Washing precautions>
- You can hand wash it at home, but we recommend having it dry cleaned at a dry cleaners to ensure it lasts a long time.

・It will shrink slightly when washed.

・When washing , use a neutral detergent and wash by hand (press wash) or with the dry cleaning function of the washing machine . If using a washing machine , be sure to use a laundry net and wash the item separately .

-After lightly dehydrating, dry in the shade.

Do not leave the product submerged in water or wet for long periods of time.

- Do not apply the iron directly to the garment. Instead, lift it slightly and apply steam.

- Do not use a dryer or bleach.

- Cashmere is more susceptible to insects than synthetic materials or wool, so be sure to store it in a cloth bag with plenty of moth repellent .