HESSEL | Skipper's Vest 100% Wool

The Schippersvest 100% wool | Hessel is a true RW classic. This cardigan, made of 100% sustainable wool, spun by the Schoeller spinning mill in Austria, combines authentic details with a modern look. Because the Hessel skipper's cardigan is made of 100% wool, it will keep you wonderfully warm at the right moments. Wool has the property of being able to regulate warmth. This way, you won't overheat (even if you left home a little too late).

The cardigan is fully "fully fashioned" knitted in a half-cardigan stitch. This means that the individual parts of the cardigan are knitted in one go. Unlike other knitting techniques, no leftover fabric remains. This ensures we don't waste material when making this skipper's cardigan, helping us to make the cardigan as sustainable as possible.

The Hessel features the same ribbed cuffs and roll-neck as the Douwe skipper's sweater. The durable YKK block zipper is made from recycled PET bottles. This contrasting black zipper is a real eye-catcher.

The Hessel skipper's cardigan is a year-round cardigan. This skipper's cardigan is not just for sea, but is excellent for everyday use. Wear the cardigan with a T-shirt and jeans or combine the skipper's cardigan with a shirt and chinos; it all works. The Hessel skipper's cardigan is comfortable to wear, but its quality gives it a chic look.

This item is a true must-have for people who appreciate quality products with a story. The Hessel skipper's cardigan is characterized by the Roosenstein Wolke heritage details. For example, the products feature black haberdashery, just like on our Rooscap since 1886. The cuffs of the Hessel are finished with our Roosenstein Wolke signature stitch. In the past, every fishing village or town had its own type of stitch. This is now a detail on our items, but in the past, it served to trace the origin of seafarers. A beautiful story, wouldn't you agree?

Doge jo wol?

As mentioned, we make the Hessel skipper's cardigan from a sustainable wool quality, spun by Schoeller. This yarn distinguishes itself through its quality. This 100% wool yarn approaches the softness of Merino wool but has the strength of carpet wool. This makes the sweater durable and even resistant to seawater. This yarn possesses these properties without being stiff.

This wool quality is referred to by us as Doge Jo Wol. "Doge Jo Wol?" is a well-known Frisian expression meaning: "Are you decent?". And yes, our wool is decent! The wool is obtained from sheep that are kept in a good way. This means there is no animal abuse, and during the processing, respect for people, animals, and the environment is maintained.