These standards are so high that even oils that lubricate knitting machines have to be analysed. With Engel, you can be assured that their dyes are baby-safe, eco-safe and that all cotton threads and finishes are natural too. All Engel's poppers are nickel-free.
All certified organic wool comes from sheep which have been farmed organically and with high animal welfare standards. At Cambridge Baby we always make sure that no wool comes from farms which practise mulesing.
Please note that under EU labelling regulations, stating the type of wool is not allowed, only a statement of "100% wool" or "new wool" is allowed. However, this garment is made from 100% organic Merino wool.
Wool has many benefits when worn next to the skin and about the body.
The Merino wool fibre specifically is very fine, soft and springy and is not itchy at all to most skins. The Merino sheep usually thrives in mountainous areas at high altitudes and its wool is naturally brilliant at keeping the body comfortable at a wide range of temperatures.
Merino wool has also been proven to absorb UV across the whole range of the spectrum, giving excellent lightweight sun protection in the summer too.
Find out more about the properties of wool here in our blog here.
Merino wool is the wool of choice for baby and children's clothes, as well as for sportswear, because it's finer than most other wools. It's naturally springy (which makes it softer) and has a tight crimp, allowing it to trap more air, making clothing lighter as well as softer for the same excellent insulation.
"Nice merino top to keep bodies warm in the winter under school uniform (tbf it will probably be equally as good in the summer too)."
This was washed... not needed washing yet
This was worn by... 10 year old boy
Sizing: Feels true to size
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"Being worn for a second Autumn/Winter by my little girl, usually she is very sensitive to labels and fabrics... this she slips on and loves to wear. Washes very well. Surprisingly hard wearing!"
This was washed... washed fine
This was worn by... My six year old daughter
"Extra layer for warmth. I’m pleased with it. It looks a bit smaller that a normal top, but it goes underneath the clothes and it fits my son perfectly. Make sure you check sizes by measurements."
This was washed... had to be careful
This was worn by... Son
Sizing: A little small
"I bought 2 to alternate, and i might buy 1 more just in case. It is long enough to cover my kid back even when he is playing and bending, it keeps him the right temperature and my mum stopped telling me my kid should wear a 'health vest'( canottiera della salute. I think she was right, it is so much easier to decide how to dress my kid now, as I know the first layer keeps him just the right temperature"
This was worn by... My almost 3 years old kid
"A lovely item and very popular in Germany as an eco-friedly and warming type of undergarment in the winter. So glad that you sell it here in the UK where school uniforms are a bit too chilly at times. Very soft and my child enjoys wearing it. Will buy more!"
This was worn by... My freezing cold 8 year old.
Product 13/30