Merz B Schwanen

An opulent take on humble closet staple. This is Merz's take on the waffle knit, done in a lovely 90% cotton and 10% cashmere fabric that's warm and insulating but breathable thanks to the open waffle knit. Heavy duty weight, great for layering. ribbed collar and cuffs, and a thick, banded hem.  We love this color too - halfway between a grey and a beige that's incredibly versatile. Model is 5'8" and 150 lbs and wears a size 5, equivalent to a medium.

• 90% cotton 10% cashmere fabric
• Heavyweight
• Made in Portugal

Mid-weight 100% merino wool turtleneck from Merz. These are a dove grey that'll go with almost everything you own, and feature a trim neck that'll stay up, ribbed collar and cuffs, and a 100% wool raglan body. Model is 5'8" and 150 lbs and wears a size 5 - equivalent to a medium - for a trim fit. Runs slightly small.

• 100% merino wool
• Ribbed neck
• Made in Portugal

There's nothing like a loopwheeled sweatshirt - knit slowly on antique machines with no tension ensures a fabric that, once washed, will keep its shape forever and never stretch.  THese are a mid-weight organic cotton yarn, dyed a versatile olive green, and will go with everything. Thick ribbed hem, cuffs and collar with pizza slice insert and triangular inserts under the arms.  These run a touch slim after washing (they shrink!).  Model is 5'8" and 150 lbs and wears a size 5, equivalent to a medium.

• 100% loopwheeled organic cotton
• Knit on vintage machines
• Made in Germany

One of our favorite tees from Merz. These are loopwheeled, with a slim cut (size up, they shrink a bit), made from their 2-thread with some weight behind it. Ribbed cuffs, collar and sleeves with a triangular insert under the arms for freedom of movement. Model is 5'8" and 150 and wears a size 5.

• 100% organic cotton
• Loopwheeled
• Made in Germany

The absolute standard.  These sweatshirts from Merz B Schwanen are an absolute beast.  Heavyweight (420 grams), loopwheeled on vintage machines in Germany, and perfectly fitted, you can't find a better sweatshirt.  This is the heaviest piece that Merz makes, cut with a thick waistband and cuffs, with the signature pizza slice on the collar and triangular inserts under the arms.  These are made of 100% organic cotton but that buries the lede - the loopwheeled fabric will hold up for decades. Put quite simply, this is the best quality sweatshirt you'll find. Slim fit - these will shrink (they're cut longer to accommodate that inevitable shrinkage) and sizing up is recommended.  Model is 5'8" and 150 lbs, normally wears a medium and wears a 6, equivalent to a large.  I've had one for years and it's been through multiple trips through the wash (and one or two through the dryer) and now fits perfectly.  

• 100% organic cotton
• Loopwheeled with a trim fit
• Made in Germany