IN BRIEF
Cycling apparel brand Ornot has released the Alpha Wool Pullover, a pullover cut from Polartec Alpha with Wool, a new Polartec fabric that blends merino fibres with a lofted structure. The fabric is 40% wool, 54% polyester and 6% nylon, with abrasion-resistant reinforcements at the wear zones. Hand-sewn in the United States, it is listed at €179.95 on Ornot’s store for France ($198 in the United States), in men’s and women’s fits.
| Price | €179.95 on Ornot’s store for France ($198 in the United States) |
| Fabric | Polartec Alpha with Wool |
| Composition | 40% wool, 54% polyester, 6% nylon |
| Fit | Loose, relaxed |
| Versions | Men’s and women’s, in Ochre or Fog |
| Manufacturing | Hand-sewn in the United States |
Ornot says it is among the first brands to work with this fabric, a very recent Polartec development. The pullover went on sale online on 28 October.
Polartec Alpha with merino wool
Polartec Alpha with Wool blends merino wool fibres with a lofted construction. Ornot’s product page highlights a highly breathable, lightweight fabric, an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, good moisture resistance and fast drying.
An Ornot pullover built to last
The official product page lists an abrasion-resistant fabric on the wear zones: in Ornot’s photos, it appears in dark brown on the forearms. The fit is loose and relaxed, and the brand recommends sizing up for an even roomier drape.
The pullover is hand-sewn in the United States and shipped from Ornot’s warehouse in San Diego. As of 30 October, Ornot’s store, viewed from France, lists it at €179.95, against $198 in the United States, for both men and women. Both versions come in Ochre and Fog colourways.
