The Bristol Shawl-Neck Sweater is crafted in Italy with 100% wool. This thick, dense pullover features a distinctive vertical fisherman's rib that adds warmth and structure. The shawl collar can be turned up for neck protection against cold wind. Rib-knit cuffs and hem hold their shape and seal in the heat. Wool has protected farmers, hunters, and fishermen from cold, wet weather for centuries. It's ability to insulate even when wet is unmatched by any other fiber. Wool can absorb up to 30% of its weight in water without feeling damp or clammy, so you feel dry even if it gets wet. Ours is the finest example of nature's original performance fabric.