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There is no indication they are real mother-of-pearl, so they are likely a synthetic alternative.","q":"Are the full-length pearly buttons securely attached, and are they real mother-of-pearl or a synthetic alternative?"}],"reviews":[{"date":"December 19, 2025","tags":["Fabric"],"title":"Cartigan filamenteux col bateau","rating":5,"content":"Couleur remarquable, doux, soyeux et chaud.","reviewer_name":"Solange G."},{"date":"November 23, 2025","title":"A cosy pretty cardigan","rating":5,"content":"I love this cardigan because it’s lightweight but also very warm. It fits well and the style is attractive.","reviewer_name":"Kathryn M."},{"date":"November 27, 2025","title":"Cardigan","rating":5,"content":"Super beau","reviewer_name":"Lucie B."},{"date":"December 17, 2025","title":"Pas encore donné! C’est un","rating":5,"content":"Pas encore donné! 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Dans mon cas, je dois nécessairement porter quelque chose en dessous.","reviewer_name":"Julie A."}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/sweaters/cardigans/touch-of-alpaca-boat-neck-fuzzy-cardigan--21216-253013?colourId=0","deep_research":{"dimensions":{"price_position_vs_similar":{"title":"Value compared to similar fuzzy cardigans","entries":{"ahkeke_london_lara_alpaca_cardigan":"Priced at £149 (~$260 CAD), the Ahkeke London cardigan shows that the ceiling for designer-level alpaca knitwear is more than double the cost of this Icône piece, confirming that $109 CAD is a mid‑range entry that still delivers a genuine alpaca‑blend garment rather than a synthetic imitation.","quince_baby_alpaca_wool_cropped_cardigan":"At $59.90 USD (~$82 CAD), Quince's cardigan uses a baby alpaca-wool-nylon blend knit in China with a simple ribbed, cropped silhouette, lacking the boat neck, pearly buttons, fuzzy finish, and Italian origin of the Icône — making the $109 CAD price a moderate upgrade for those who want a more decorative, festival‑ready cardigan rather than a DTC layering basic.","internal_brand_ladder_touch_of_wool_vs_touch_of_alpaca":"Within Icône's own lineup, the alpaca boat‑neck cardigan at $109 CAD costs $40‑$50 more than the brand's 'Touch of Wool' cardigans (regularly $59 CAD) and carries the 'Made in Italy' tag, quantifying the premium that the alpaca blend and European production command over a basic wool cardigan — and signaling that this isn't a trace inclusion but a material that drives the price materially."},"entry_quotes":{"ahkeke_london_lara_alpaca_cardigan":[{"url":"https://theluxereview.com/2025/04/14/editor-tested-the-bright-blue-alpaca-knit-weve-been-wearing-non-stop/","quote":"At £149, it feels like an investment piece – timeless in cut, and undeniably luxe in texture."},{"url":"https://theluxereview.com/2025/04/14/editor-tested-the-bright-blue-alpaca-knit-weve-been-wearing-non-stop/","quote":"The ‘Lara’ ribbed Alpaca wool cardigan is available now for £149 at Ahkeke London."}],"quince_baby_alpaca_wool_cropped_cardigan":[{"url":"https://www.quince.com/women/alpaca-cardigan","quote":"$59.90"},{"url":"https://www.quince.com/women/alpaca-cardigan","quote":"Knit with baby alpaca wool, extrafine merino wool, and nylon"},{"url":"https://www.quince.com/women/alpaca-cardigan","quote":"Alpaca wool sourced from Peru and knitted in Dongguan, China"}],"internal_brand_ladder_touch_of_wool_vs_touch_of_alpaca":[{"url":"https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/icone-touch-of-alpaca-boat-5/","quote":"$109.00"},{"url":"https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/icone-touch-of-alpaca-boat-5/","quote":"$59\n\nIcôneTouch Of Wool Raglan Sleeves Henley Sweater - Natural"},{"url":"https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/icone-touch-of-alpaca-boat-5/","quote":"Made in Italy"}]},"entry_sources":{"ahkeke_london_lara_alpaca_cardigan":["https://theluxereview.com/2025/04/14/editor-tested-the-bright-blue-alpaca-knit-weve-been-wearing-non-stop/"],"quince_baby_alpaca_wool_cropped_cardigan":["https://www.quince.com/women/alpaca-cardigan"],"internal_brand_ladder_touch_of_wool_vs_touch_of_alpaca":["https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/icone-touch-of-alpaca-boat-5/"]}},"blend_hand_feel_and_warmth":{"title":"How the alpaca-mohair blend feels and wears","entries":{"breathable_openwork":"The subtly openwork stitch opens the alpaca fabric for airflow, preventing the enclosed heat of dense knits — the cardigan insulates without trapping moisture, working well as a layer over a tee or blouse in variable indoor conditions.","hollow_fiber_warmth":"Alpaca fibers are hollow, giving them a warmth-to-weight ratio 2–3 times higher than regular sheep’s wool — this cardigan provides substantial insulation without the bulk of a heavy sweater, making it ideal for layering or transitional weather.","soft_halo_not_scratchy":"The cardigan’s fuzzy, openwork texture comes from alpaca, which knitters describe as silkier and less prickly than mohair; brushed alpaca reads as ‘softer, silkier’ and rarely itches, a crucial difference for a boat-neck style that rests on the neck and collarbone."},"entry_quotes":{"hollow_fiber_warmth":[{"url":"https://lewengarment.com/animal-fiber-sweaters-compared-wool-to-angora/","quote":"Alpaca is 2-3x warmer than sheep’s wool at the same weight."}],"soft_halo_not_scratchy":[{"url":"https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/mohair-vs-alpaca-battle-of-the-fuzz/","quote":"Suri has a softer, silkier quality even when brushed. Knitters who find brushed mohair/silk prickly or tickly almost always do just fine with brushed Suri/silk."},{"url":"https://czapetto.pl/2025/05/15/alpaca-merino-mohair-knitting-guide/","quote":"Does it itch?Rarely, though lower-quality or untreated fibers may cause a slight tingling sensation."}]},"entry_sources":{"hollow_fiber_warmth":["https://lewengarment.com/animal-fiber-sweaters-compared-wool-to-angora/"],"soft_halo_not_scratchy":["https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/mohair-vs-alpaca-battle-of-the-fuzz/","https://czapetto.pl/2025/05/15/alpaca-merino-mohair-knitting-guide/"]}},"care_and_pilling_long_term":{"title":"Long-term care and pilling resistance","entries":{"flat_dry_never_hang":"Hanging wet alpaca knitwear stretches fibers under their own water weight, which would distort the drop-shoulder silhouette and openwork pattern; always lay the cardigan flat on a dry towel away from direct heat or sunlight to preserve its shape.","cold_water_only_never_hot":"Water above 30°C causes irreversible shrinkage and felting, particularly risky for the openwork knit; wash this cardigan in cold to lukewarm (10–20°C / 50–68°F) and rinse at the same temperature to avoid shocking the fibers.","restoring_the_fuzzy_finish":"After washing and drying, a light brush or shake lifts the nap of the alpaca fibers, restoring the soft, fuzzy halo that defines this cardigan's look and feel.","cedar_storage_against_moths":"While alpaca's lack of lanolin makes it somewhat less attractive to moths than sheep's wool, storing the cardigan folded with cedar blocks in a breathable cotton bag prevents moth damage and helps the openwork knit keep its shape over seasons.","hand_wash_over_dry_cleaning":"Dry cleaning chemicals can strip the small amount of natural oil in alpaca, leaving the fiber stiff; hand washing in cold water with a mild detergent is actually the gentler long-term care method for keeping this cardigan's texture plush.","no_fabric_softener_or_bleach":"Fabric softener coats alpaca fibers, dulling breathability and the soft halo of the fuzzy finish, while bleach breaks down protein fibers — both should be avoided for long-term softness and shape retention.","pilling_is_natural_and_reversible":"Alpaca knits pill from everyday friction, but a fabric shaver or sweater comb lifts away the pills to refresh the fuzzy surface — pilling is a typical characteristic, not a defect, and it reduces over time as loose fibers are removed.","enzyme_detergents_break_down_alpaca_fibers":"Alpaca fibers are protein-based, so conventional enzyme laundry detergents literally degrade the yarn — for this cardigan's delicate openwork and fuzzy finish, hand wash with a pH-neutral wool wash or baby shampoo to preserve the structure and softness."},"entry_quotes":{"flat_dry_never_hang":[{"url":"https://incamaine.com/blog/how-to-care-for-alpaca-wool/","quote":"Hanging wet woolens causes stretching and distortion because gravity pulls on the waterlogged fibers. You'll end up with saggy shoulders, elongated sleeves, and a misshapen torso. Always lay flat to dry."},{"url":"https://rochakhandknit.com/caring-for-soft-wool-like-mohair-merino-alpaca-cashmere/","quote":"Dry Alpaca knitwear flat on a clean towel to maintain its shape. Avoid hanging to prevent stretching."}],"cold_water_only_never_hot":[{"url":"https://incamaine.com/blog/how-to-care-for-alpaca-wool/","quote":"Never use hot water. Not for washing. Not for rinsing. Not even if the stain is really bad. Keep water temperature between 10-20°C (50-68°F). Cold to lukewarm only."},{"url":"https://www.textileschool.com/28936/how-to-wash-and-care-for-alpaca-wool-garments/","quote":"Wash in cold water to avoid shrinking or felting alpaca wool fibers."}],"restoring_the_fuzzy_finish":[{"url":"https://www.textileschool.com/28936/how-to-wash-and-care-for-alpaca-wool-garments/","quote":"Lightly brush or shake garments to restore loft and remove debris without damaging fibers."}],"cedar_storage_against_moths":[{"url":"https://incamaine.com/blog/how-to-care-for-alpaca-wool/","quote":"That's why alpaca is naturally hypoallergenic and doesn't attract moths as aggressively."},{"url":"https://rochakhandknit.com/caring-for-soft-wool-like-mohair-merino-alpaca-cashmere/","quote":"Place cedar balls in the storage area to deter moths and protect against potential damage."}],"hand_wash_over_dry_cleaning":[{"url":"https://incamaine.com/blog/how-to-care-for-alpaca-wool/","quote":"Dry cleaning chemicals can strip alpaca's natural oils (what little it has) and leave chemical residue that stiffens the fiber. Hand washing at home is gentler, cheaper, and better for your garment."}],"no_fabric_softener_or_bleach":[{"url":"https://incamaine.com/blog/how-to-care-for-alpaca-wool/","quote":"Fabric softener coats alpaca fibers, reducing their natural breathability and actually making them feel less soft over time."},{"url":"https://www.holebrook.com/en-au/sustainability/care-guide/washing-wool/","quote":"Never use bleach or fabric softener as this can damage the wool fibres and cause the garment to lose its shape."}],"pilling_is_natural_and_reversible":[{"url":"https://rochakhandknit.com/caring-for-soft-wool-like-mohair-merino-alpaca-cashmere/","quote":"The occurrence of pilling, a natural phenomenon observed in textiles made from natural fibers like wool, is not indicative of inferior quality. Pilling may naturally arise when garments come into contact with hard surfaces during wear."},{"url":"https://www.holebrook.com/en-au/sustainability/care-guide/washing-wool/","quote":"Pilling is both common and natural in woollen garments. It occurs when the shortest fibre of the yarn reaches the surface of the garment. Pilling is easily removed with a wool comb."}],"enzyme_detergents_break_down_alpaca_fibers":[{"url":"https://www.textileschool.com/28936/how-to-wash-and-care-for-alpaca-wool-garments/","quote":"Use pH-neutral, biodegradable detergents to prevent fiber damage and maintain softness."},{"url":"https://incamaine.com/blog/how-to-care-for-alpaca-wool/","quote":"Enzyme-based detergents literally degrade alpaca yarns. Those enzymes are designed to break down protein stains, but guess what? 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The garment you buy in size M will still be a size M after your fiftieth wash."}],"heritage_processing_skill":[{"url":"https://italiandesignervault.com/how-italian-cashmere-is-made/","quote":"Italy’s true advantage is not raw materials but processing, spinning, dyeing, knitting, and finishing."}],"accessible_italian_quality":[{"url":"https://worldofmerino.com/en-us/en-heritage-archive/en-wearing-italy-daily-made-in-italy/","quote":"the cost difference between a garment from a complete Italian supply chain and one from a mixed supply chain is often less than you'd think, especially when calculated on a cost-per-wear basis."}],"substantial_processing_standard":[{"url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Made_in_Italy","quote":"Current regulations provide that such indications may be used only when the product has been entirely manufactured in Italy, or when the last substantial transformation took place in Italy."}],"worsted_spinning_for_pilling_resistance":[{"url":"https://worldofmerino.com/en-us/en-heritage-archive/en-wearing-italy-daily-made-in-italy/","quote":"Italian long-fiber spinning (worsted) produces yarn with fewer short fibers on the surface. 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