Arthur Beale

Men's Natural Aran Woollen Jumper

The Arthur Beale Aran Jumper brings together British craftsmanship and the time-honoured tradition of the classic Aran knit. Originally developed on the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland, Aran jumpers were created for fishermen who needed reliable warmth and hard-wearing layers for harsh Atlantic weather. Their distinctive cable and diamond patterns became a hallmark of practical knitwear and are now recognised around the world as a symbol of rugged, everyday heritage. The Arthur Beale Aran Jumper is a timeless classic - made from 100% British Wool and knitted in the UK. This is a jumper which will never go out of style. As this pullover contains natural lanolins which help it to resist water it is best to wash it as little as possible and since our pullovers are made from unprocessed wool, they don't hold sweat like man-made fibres so they naturally rarely need laundering as they will stay fresher longer. The lanolin provides the pullover with a fresh wool smell. Traditionally woollen pullovers would be protected from dirt while fishing or working onboard by wearing a simple canvas smock. Arthur Beale stock a range of natural canvas smocks. Over time however you may need to clean your pullover and we recommend the following method. a) Wash in tepid (30°C) water – hot water will lead to shrinkage. Use a liquid soap such as Arthur Beale’s Woolly Wash or a 2 in 1 hair shampoo with conditioner. Immerse the pullover and gently swish and agitate by hand. Leave to soak for 5 - 10 minutes then ball up the pullover and squeeze out the water. Refill with fresh water and repeat until the water is clear when squeezing out. b) Never wring or stretch wool when wet – this will cause the pullover to become misshapen due to the elasticity of natural wool. Just lay the pullover on a clean towel and roll them tightly together to remove the excess moisture without stretching it. c) Dry the pullover flat – do not use the tumble dryer or the pullover will shrink radically. You can buy special mesh trays to help the air flow. Reshape the pullover whilst it is damp, squaring off the shoulders and the welt (waist) A good way to freshen a pullover between washes is to gently steam/press it with an iron on the wool or steam setting. Colour: natural