The Ivanhoe women’s woollen full-zip cardigan Beata Beata Bossa Nova – Red is one of the most popular women’s woollen cardigans from Ivanhoe of Sweden. This sporty full-zip cardigan is made from 100% boiled wool from European sheep and weighs 450 g/m², keeping you warm and comfortable on cold days.

The cardigan has a classic cut with decorative seams and features practical details such as two closable pockets and a sturdy zip fastening. Thanks to the natural properties of wool, the cardigan not only keeps you warm but also wicks away moisture and neutralises odours. This helps you stay fresh for longer, even during active wear.

Below are the key features of the Beata full-zip cardigan:

• 100% boiled wool
• Wool from European sheep
• Wicks away moisture
• Embroidery on the left shoulder
• 450 g/m²
• Keeps you warm and dry
• Two side pockets with zips
• Inverted zip
• Front zip
• MuleMulesing-free wool
• Bluesign®-certified yarn
• OEKO-TEX®-certified zip
• Odour-resistant thanks to the use of wool

The Ivanhoe Beata woollen full-zip cardigan for women combines traditional craftsmanship, Scandinavian design and the unique benefits of wool. Warm, breathable, odour-resistant and durable – a perfect choice for anyone seeking comfort and quality.

The Ivanhoe Beata women’s woollen full-zip cardigan is available in sizes 36–46.

Wool is a living material that adapts to your body temperature. In warm conditions, moisture and body heat are absorbed by the wool and wicked away from the body. In colder conditions, warmth is retained thanks to the millions of microscopic air pockets naturally present in wool. Even when wet (it absorbs 30 per cent of its weight in moisture), the wool keeps you warm. A nice bonus is that wool is naturally odour-resistant.

The wool used by Ivanhoe is sourced from Europe – genuine wool from real sheep. Lambswool is soft but also a delicate fibre; a blend containing 20 per cent polyamide makes it stronger, more durable and longer-lasting. A newer, even finer boiled lambswool blend comprising 80% lambswool, 18% polyamide and 2% Lycra is a carefully considered combination designed by professional garment makers. Fine and extra-fine merino wool is wonderfully soft and can be worn directly against the skin. The unique merino knit is well-balanced and designed for optimum comfort.

Ivanhoe of Sweden is a family-run business founded in 1946 in Gällstad, a district known as the knitting centre of Sweden. Several generations of experience and expertise ensure a constant stream of new developments in the field of basic and functional clothing. Classic materials such as wool and cotton are always featured in the Ivanhoe collection. In addition, new blends, treatments and knitting and weaving techniques are continually emerging.

See the video below for advice on caring for your woollen garments. They do not need to be washed often. Simply hang the garment out in the fresh air for a while and it will quickly regain its shape and feel clean and fresh again. When washing, pay close attention to the care instructions in the side seam. Most Ivanhoe garments can be machine-washed on the wool cycle at 30°C. If hand-washing, wash gently and rub softly.

Not only will your garment last longer if you treat it as described above, but you’ll also be doing nature a favour by airing your clothes more and washing them less often.

Below is the Ivanhoe of Sweden size guide to help you determine which size you need. If your size is not in stock, please email us and we can order it for you.

Please note: garments may be tried on but must not be worn. We cannot accept returns of items that have been worn!