ARMS | Skipper's Jumper 100% wool

This RW classic is based on the authentic English skipper's or sailor's sweater 'The Arms'. In the early days of RW, the original Arms was still sold, but this sweater can no longer be made in its original seamless knitted form. We have now combined the incredible quality and features of the Arms with more wearing comfort. The yarn of this skipper's sweater is anti-pilling and the dense knit makes the wool water-repellent. This way, you can comfortably defy a Dutch drizzle or the wild waves during a trip on the water.

The Arms is knitted in a high-quality, almost indestructible virgin wool. The model is straight and has two original points in the hem. The most characteristic feature of the Arms is, of course, the 'god's eye', or diamond shape, as a symbol of the former seafaring community. At the time, the 'god's eye' was a way to instantly recognize sailors. The chamois leather patches on the inside of the collar/shoulder are also present. These used to cover the only seam in the sweater and are still a beautiful reference to the craftsmanship of yesteryear! In short: a fantastic sweater!

The sweater is made of 100% Sport Loden wool. This wool comes from the Schoeller spinning mill in Austria. This wool quality is sustainably produced and is also of exceptional quality. The wool we use for the Arms skipper's sweater is incredibly soft (approaching Merino wool), but much stronger and more durable than this type of wool. As a result, the sweater does not pill and is a sweater you will enjoy for a long time.

Doge jo wol?

As mentioned, we make the Arms skipper's sweater from a durable 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 scour wool. This means the sweater is pill-free, durable, and can even withstand seawater. This yarn has these properties without being stiff.

We refer to this wool quality as Doge Jo Wol. "Doge Jo Wol?" is a well-known Frisian expression meaning: "Are you good?" Well, our wool certainly is good! The wool is obtained from sheep that are kept in a good way. There is no animal cruelty, and during the processing, respect for people, animals, and the environment is maintained.