Velilla 103 women's fine-knit cardigan: the uniform cardigan
It is the garment that deals with office air conditioning and a chilly reception without breaking the uniform. Rib knit in 100% acrylic, gauge 12 — fine gauge, giving a close knit with good drape — with anti-pilling treatment, which is what stops it from getting covered in bobbles after four weeks.
✅ Features
Gauge 12: fine, close knit. Worn over a shirt or tunic without adding bulk.
Anti-pilling treatment: reduces bobbling, the defect that retires a uniform cardigan soonest.
Front button fastening: the classic cardigan finish, more formal than a zip.
Ribbed neck, cuffs and waistband: they fit snugly and keep their shape with use.
Two lower patch pockets.
Women's fit with its own sizing from S to 2XL.
👷 Suitable for
Reception, administration and customer service.
Healthcare, clinics and opticians, over the tunic.
Retail and shops, as a uniform layer.
Care homes and social care services.
Offices with strong air conditioning all year round.
📋 Technical data
Velilla reference: 103
Fabric: rib knit, 100% acrylic, gauge 12
Finish: anti-pilling
Fastening: buttons
Pockets: 2 lower patch pockets
Fit: women's
Sizes: S, M, L, XL and 2XL
Colour: navy blue
🧺 Care
Machine wash on a wool or delicate programme, at 30°, inside out.
Dry flat: hung on a hanger, acrylic stretches and the garment gets longer.
Iron at low temperature, with steam and without pressing down fully.
No tumble dryer: heat deforms fine-gauge knit.
💡 Tip: Never hang it on a hanger after washing. Damp acrylic is heavy and stretches under its own weight: within three or four washes the shoulders droop and the cuffs hang loose. Always dry it flat on a towel, and store it folded, not hung. That is the difference between a cardigan that lasts two seasons and one that lasts five.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does gauge 12 mean?
It is the fineness of the knit. Gauge 12 is a fine, close knit with good drape, compared with gauge 7 of the chunky 100 jumper.
What is anti-pilling?
A finish that reduces the formation of bobbles on the fabric, which considerably extends the garment's service life.
How should it be dried?
Always flat. Hung on a hanger, damp acrylic stretches and the shoulders droop.
Can it be ironed?
Yes, at low temperature and with steam, without pressing the iron down fully.
Can it go in the tumble dryer?
No. Heat deforms fine-gauge knit.
Is there a unisex version?
Yes, reference 103C, with the same gauge 12 knit and sizes S to 3XL.
