The Perfect Jumper
Navy marl
Brand new colour
Just released.
- 100% Merino wool, soft, warm and hard-wearing
- Milano stitch made in Portugal
- Unshrinkable and pill-resistant, easy wash at 30°C
Navy marl
Brand new colour
Just released.
How those less-than-perfect jumpers missed the mark
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They shrink after the first wash, and disappear after the third.
2
They lose their shape in a heartbeat
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They’re itchy
4
They pill and start looking ugly
Still got it
8 years of perfecting
The Perfect Jumper was first launched in 2016. Those of you who go that far back will remember that it was with this item that got Asphalte started. Since then, we've been constantly refining it thanks to your feedback. This is the 11th version, and it's the culmination of 8 years of iterative co-creation. It's been and continues to be, an astounding achievement.
Getting the main ingredient right
You don’t mess with a winning team, so the Perfect Jumper’s still 100% Merino. The soft yet hardy wool is packed full of amazing natural characteristics, none more so than its thermoregulating abilities. It’ll keep you warm when it’s cold out, yet it’s breathable enough to avoid bursting into sweat when the temperature rises. Seriously useful that.
Following the threads
Our Perfect Jumper is made from South African Merino wool. We’ve traced it all the way from the sheep’s back to our website’s checkout. It’s 100% tracked and the supply chain’s fully transparent, which means we know who’s worked on your Perfect Jumper, at every step. That means you know what you’re buying. No pulling the wool over our eyes, or yours.
Making bobbles a thing of the past
Bobbles aren’t welcome. A jumper that bobbles is a jumper whose knit is not tight enough. For the Perfect Jumper, we've selected a tight Milano knit: wear it, rub it, roll down a hill in it, and do as you will. There’s no room for bobbles here.
LONGWOOLITY, AT LAST
Bobbles aren’t welcome. A jumper that bobbles is a jumper whose knit is not tight enough. For the Perfect Jumper, we've selected a tight Milano knit: wear it, rub it, roll down a hill in it, and do as you will. There’s no room for bobbles here.
A CUT ABOVE
Nothing to declare here: we didn’t change a thing. The Perfect Jumper still got that tidy, neat fit. The sleeves are wide enough to let your arms move freely (a plus we think), but not baggy enough to get flap about. Also, we nailed the perfect length, meaning that when you scratch your nose the world won’t see your belly button.
Sleeve Notes
Unless you’re auditioning for the role of Angsty Teenager #3 in a made-for-TV high-school drama, you probably don’t want your sleeves hanging over your hands. To keep the cuffs exactly where they should be we strengthened the ribbing by adding an extra thread. No mall-goth chic with this one.
What a crew
We're still talking about the crew neck collar that's fairly close to the neck. It's 2.8 cm wide, which is a hair more than standard giving it that touch more character. Reliable and hard-wearing, it will let a shirt collar show through while completely hiding a T-shirt.
Fab four seasons
To keep things nice and toasty, we packed 550g worth of wool into each jumper. Thanks to Merino’s mystical breathable qualities, it’s still suitable for mild days, but this stuff really comes into its own when the mercury drops. No more turning the radiators on in September. Bill-friendly knitwear - we think of everything.
New colours on the bill
On the colour front, we're starting from scratch with five new colours. We’d love to hear your thoughts, you chose them after all! A magnificent navy marl, an aubergine that's tastier than Nikos’ moussaka, a military green that comes in peace, a British racing green (no comment required) and a beige marl that’s warmer than a cup of Horlicks. The hardest part will be choosing.
Follow that yarn
What goes into making your Perfect Jumper? The materials have travelled a total of 21,409 km (13,303 miles) from field to doormat.
Raw material
Farming cooperatives South Africa
Social & environmental certification: Abelusi Wool
Certifies that every animal is tagged and farms are checked for animal welfare. Each farm supplying wool is identified as the label also guarantees that our partner Segard Masurel meets every farmer and that the farmers' working conditions are regulated.
Washing
Mediterranean Wool Industries S.A. Egypt
Social certifications: Certification that guarantees organically farmed materials, a safe working environment and the respect of human rights.
Environmental certifications: RWS and a certification that guarantees organically farmed materials, a safe working environment and the respect of human rights / REACH
Spinning
Tollegno 1900 Spa Poland Poland
Environmental certifications: RWS
Dyeing
Tollegno 1900 Italy
Environmental certifications: RWS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, ISO 14001
Knitting and garment make
Elmate Portugal
Social certifications : ISO 9001 , RWS
Elmate have been masterfully knitting our Perfect Jumper since 2016. They're a family business with authentic know-how and state of the art equipment.
Social certifications : ISO 9001, RWS
Elmate have been masterfully knitting our Perfect Jumper since 2016. They're a family business with authentic know-how and state of the art equipment.
Looking for more insights on the provenance of our wool for this new version of the Perfect Jumper?
Check us here in South Africa where we met up with the team of Segard Masurel on one of their partner farms.
Environmental Impact
Our aim is to always give you as much information as possible on the clothes we make so you can make an informed decision before preordering. This includes the environmental impact of each Perfect Jumper we produce expressed in simple terms that we can all easily understand. There’s no point hiding from it:
15.2 kg
of CO2 emitted
The equivalent of 156,6 kms (93,3 miles) by car.
12.2 g
of phosphor released in the water
Equivalent to growing 203.5 kg of apples
138.89 MJ
energy depletion
The equivalent of 56.3h of heating (in average flat).
No Sweat !
Delivery costs
We deliver worldwide, with the cost being automatically calculated at checkout. For all deliveries to the UK, within the European Union, Switzerland and Norway we charge a flat fee of 9€. For other European countries we charge 15€, please check our FAQ for the full list of countries included. All other countries are charged at 25€.
Easy size change
If you get the wrong size or colour, fear not, we will exchange your item no questions asked. These are free for orders in the European Union and the UK. For all other countries, we only ask you to cover the cost of the return and we’ll take care of the cost of sending out any exchange. Just log into your Asphalte account and we’ll get that sorted.
IT’S A RISK-FREE INVESTMENT
Sure, we pour a lot of hard work into each item we develop, but we won’t take it personally if you change your mind once you receive it for whatever reason. As long as the item is returned in its original condition, with tags and packaging intact, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked. For more details see our terms and conditions.