A practical alternative to wearing a separate hat and scarf, this knitted balaclava is made in Italy from 100% Grade A cashmere. The periwinkle blue shade brings a clear, soft note of colour to winter outerwear, sitting somewhere between cornflower and pale violet-blue. Because it is knitted in a 2-ply yarn (2/28000 count) with a consistent vertical rib throughout, the piece has enough weight and natural give to frame the face comfortably without feeling tight or restrictive.
The hood is shaped with a neat central seam along the crown and extends down into a flared ribbed collar that rests smoothly over the base of the neck and upper shoulders. Two matching knitted ties hang from the front opening so you can draw the hood closer on windy days or wear it looser indoors. It slips easily under the collar of a navy wool coat in town or a technical ski jacket in the mountains, keeping the neck and ears covered without adding bulk.