This is a terrific wool blend sweater knit from Italy at a fantastic price! It has a plain knit stitch with 1/4" stripes of teal (PANTONE 17-4123), royal blue with a purple tint (19-3950), three shades of gray and black. Sweatery stretch in the width only, stable in the length. Soft, drapey and malleable. Make a cardigan, pullover, twin set, sweater dress, tunic, etc. Dry clean, or if you wish to try hand-washing at home please test first, and lay flat to dry.