{"product_id":"terrence-sweater-black","title":"Terrence Cashmere Sweater - Black","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTERN\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInspired by classic and timeless vintage V-Neck wool sweaters, 50s-60s casual styles with period fits and silhouettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFABRIC:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLuxurious 100% 2-ply Mongolian Cashmere, fine NM 2\/26 yarn, sustainable sourcing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eAvailable in three classic colors:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/terrence-sweater-black\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eblack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/terrence-sweater-yale-blue\"\u003e“Yale” blue\u003c\/a\u003e, and “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/terrence-sweater-ice-blu\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eIce Blu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOriginal pattern inspired by vintage classic cashmere sweaters and timeless period fashion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOld school 50s-60s silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLuxurious 100% 2-ply Mongolian Cashmere, fine NM 2\/26 yarn, sustainably sourced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRaw white wool material processed\/dyed\/knit in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh 12 gauge knit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic depth V-neck style with ribbed stitch collar roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Chunky Rib Stitch” long foldable cuffs \u0026amp; wide waistband.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClassic “Twisted Twin Cable” knit pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePanel knitting construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOriginal mfsc woven rayon label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCrafted in Japan by a reputable source member of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cashmere.org\/\"\u003eCCMI\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eProduced in limited quantities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe MF® TERRENCE cashmere sweater comes ready-to-wear, it does not need any pre-soaking shrinking routine before wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePleas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ee remember that the specific proportions and “vintage fit” of this original garment are part of its design and DNA. Our TERRENCE features a slightly shorter body (pairing well with classic high to mid-rise pants), wide ribbed cuffs and wide ribbed waistband (typical period details of 1940s-50s vintage specimen), setting it apart from the modern design twist of the vast majority of contemporary mens sweaters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCL's Advice: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt 5’7 ~145 Lbs, I opted for a MEDIUM, for an old school silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHand wash only, every 5 to 10 wears, according to one’s activities, and layering choices.\u003cbr\u003eWhen laundering is needed :\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak in cold water for ~30mn, using biodegradable woolen mild detergent. Some use baby shampoo,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dirtylabs.com\/products\/hand-wash-delicates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDirty Labs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(USA),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eucalan.com\/shop\"\u003eEucalan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Canada),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thelaundress.com\/\"\u003eThe Laundress\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(USA) etc…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand agitate to loosen dirt, gently moving the sweater around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently squeeze sweater, fill sink with fresh cold water, rinse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently squeeze sweater again (do not wring!), lay sweater on clean white towel, flat surface (do not hang!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet air dry, gently fluffing and flipping garment occasionally if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003edo not\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erecommend dry-cleaning as the harsh process tends to break the fine and fragile cashmere natural fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAt the end of your sweater season, properly launder your TERRENCE before storing it in a moth-proof environment (sealed bag\/plastic bin) with natural herbal scents (cedar blocks\/lavender bags etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAfter a loooong journey of trying to ramp up our knowledge on technical cashmere manufacturing, actual production R\u0026amp;D, crucial decision-making on design and fabric in the midst of supply chain challenges and a pandemic, multiple sample making, constructive criticism, … , we eventually had the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/search?q=terrence\u0026amp;type=product\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003eMF® TERRENCE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efigured out! (Read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-terrence-sweater-100-2-ply-cashmere-crafted-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efull blog post \u003c\/a\u003ehere)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe opted for 2-ply cashmere (meaning two twisted yarns make one strand), settled on NM 2\/26 (where NM is Metric Number, 2 being the ply, and 26 the length divided by the weight of the cashmere yarn, defining its fineness, the higher the number the finer, 26 being a classic magic number for warmth, minimal piling, and longevity of the garment, to the best of my knowledge), and high gauge knit (\u003c\/span\u003ehow tightly-knit and dense the fabric is, measured by the number of vertical rows per square inch, I believe 12 in our case.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe resulting cashmere fabric of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/terrence-sweater-black\"\u003eTERRENCE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeels chunky yet breathable, tightly knit with pretty good mechanical stretch recovery, and soft to the touch as Joe’s show hair! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor the type of knit, we wanted something more textured and “special” than plain knit, so we went with cable knit, specifically a classic “Twisted Twin Cable” pattern, with “Chunky Rib Stitch” cuffs and waistband pattern combo. All that inspired by a 1960s vintage specimen from my stash, sporting a “BRAININ of Bond St… Made in Scotland” label.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe chose V-neck for the collar pattern, with a classic depth that worked for our esthetics, not too deep, not too shallow, chef kiss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe major MF® twist is in the cut and fit of our sweater. We wanted a “vintage” silhouette that would set apart the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/terrence-sweater-yale-blue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTERRENCE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom his contemporaries: slightly shorter body complimenting one’s natural waist and classic rise trousers, long foldable 40s-50s style sleeve cuffs, and old school 4 inch-wide waistband.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLonger torsos and thin waistbands being the norm for modern contemporary sweaters, our baby is quite unique in its style class, and has\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003edefinitely\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003equelled my personal quest for hunting down the perfect vintage specimen!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eColor wise, it was hard to settle on the right palette, but we eventually opted for classic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/terrence-sweater-black\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblack\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/terrence-sweater-yale-blue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e“Yale” blue\u003c\/a\u003e, and “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/terrence-sweater-ice-blu\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eIce Blu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” (a nod to our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/maverick-ice-blu-denim\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIce Blu denim\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA beautiful gold color was also part of our first choice, but was unfortunately unavailable at the time of production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLastly, the “Terrence” moniker is a reference to a famous Hollywood actor who sure liked his V-neck sweaters, on and off screen. His simple and timeless style is often an inspiration for us, as relevant then as now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe MF® TERRENCE Sweater, 100% 2-Ply Cashmere, is designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured in Japan from a well-established reliable source, in collaboration with Sugar Cane Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVisit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christopheloiron.com\/mister-freedom-terrence-sweater-100-2-ply-cashmere-crafted-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e for full R\u0026amp;D details\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom Sugar Cane","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":39809821573233,"sku":"MFSC 802BK\/S","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":39809821606001,"sku":"MFSC 802BK\/M","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":39809821638769,"sku":"MFSC 802BK\/L","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":39809821671537,"sku":"MFSC 802BK\/XL","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9516\/5041\/products\/TerrenceCashmereBlack-1a.jpg?v=1669219069","url":"https:\/\/misterfreedom.mom\/products\/terrence-sweater-black","provider":"Mister Freedom®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}