Inca Fashions – Original Mister Rogers Zip Up Cardigans for Men | 100% Alpaca Wool

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Made in partnership with Fred Rogers Productions.

When people remember that Fred Rogers, the long-time star of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, they on a regular basis picture him in one of his cardigan sweaters, which came in quite a lot of colors and spoke to his warm nature. Tom Hanks will also be seen wearing the sort of sweater as he portrays Fred Rogers in the movie, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.

The cardigans Mister Rogers wore in the Neighborhood were a way for him to honor his mother, avid knitter Nancy Rogers, who made the sweaters. “She would give us each a hand-knit sweater every Christmas,” he said.

Designed in america and handmade by the finest knitters in Peru, these Mister Rogers sweaters are lovingly crafted from pure alpaca wool. Unlike other natural fibers, alpaca is lighter, thinner and softer than traditional wool, even as being warmer and safer for those that suffer from wool allergies. Naturally hypoallergenic, the micro-fine hairs create an insulating knit, which allows us to make intricate details like cables without creating too much bulk. It’s warmer and cozier than cotton, yet with a breathable nature that doesn’t weigh you down or cause overheating. Alpaca doesn’t develop pills as readily as wool, and it is exceptionally durable, one of the crucial world’s strongest fibers that provide years of wear.

While the original cardigans were not made of alpaca, we imagine that this uber-sustainable textile is the perfect complement to Mister Rogers’ message of kindness as alpaca wool processing is kind to the planet.

We’ve up to date it to feature pure alpaca wool for its superior warmth, breathability, natural hypoallergenic qualities, and we’re sure Mister Rogers himself would approve since this material is sourced in a way that’s kind to both the animal and the planet.

Designed by Inca Fashions an Inca Brands, Inc. women-owned US company and licensed by the Fred Rogers Company 2019 McFeely-Rogers Foundation All Rights Reserved. Duplication prohibited.