3M M1373 Sweater - Ecru Open-Weave Bouclé Wool Blend Regular Fit Men's Made in Italy

Where Craft Becomes Skin

The M1373 sweater from LA HAINE INSIDE US is not a garment you wear over yourself — it is one you wear into. Knitted in a Fineness 5 open-weave bouclé from a 70% cotton, 30% wool blend, its looping, semi-transparent structure reveals as much as it conceals. In ecru, the open weave takes on a warmer, more organic quality — the natural tone of the yarn amplifying the tactile complexity of the bouclé loops. Raw in texture, deliberate in construction, unmistakably Italian.

Why This Sweater Is Different

• Open-Weave Bouclé Knit: The Fineness 5 gauge creates a loose, open structure with visible loops and gaps — semi-transparent at the chest and shoulders, denser at the body and sleeves.
• Bouclé Texture: The looped, curled yarn surface creates a three-dimensional, tactile quality that reads as sculptural rather than simply textured.
• Cotton-Wool Blend: 70% cotton provides breathability and structure; 30% wool adds warmth, depth, and the characteristic softness of natural fibre.
• Fineness 5 Gauge: A coarser, more open knit gauge that gives the sweater its distinctive open-weave character and artisanal hand-knit aesthetic.
• Wide Crew / Boat Neck: A generous, open neckline that frames the collarbone and adds an effortless, relaxed elegance to the silhouette.
• Regular Fit: Clean, contemporary silhouette — not oversized, not slim — designed to layer or wear as a statement piece alone.
• Semi-Transparent Structure: The open weave creates a layering opportunity — wear over a base layer for contrast, or alone for a more daring editorial look.
• Italian Craftsmanship: Designed and made in Italy, where knit construction and material sourcing are held to the highest standard.

Specifications

• Style: Open-Weave Bouclé Sweater / Maglia Bouclé
• Color: Ecru / Natural
• Material: 70% Cotton, 30% Wool
• Knit: Bouclé, Fineness 5 gauge, open-weave structure
• Neckline: Wide crew / boat neck
• Fit: Regular
• Origin: Made in Italy
• Brand: LA HAINE INSIDE US
• Season: AW / FW

Men's Size Chart

The Moment You Put It On

The bouclé loops catch against your fingertips as you pull it on — soft, slightly irregular, alive. In ecru, the open weave carries a warmth that black cannot — the natural tone of the yarn reads as organic, considered, and quietly luxurious. The wide neckline drops just enough to feel deliberate. This is not a sweater that disappears into an outfit. It is the outfit.

Worn over a cream or ivory base layer, the open weave creates a tonal layering that feels effortless. Worn alone against the skin, it is a statement of confidence — the kind that doesn't need to explain itself.

The Art of Bouclé

Bouclé — from the French word for "curled" or "looped" — is a yarn and fabric construction defined by its irregular, looping surface. In knitwear, it is achieved by using a yarn with loops of varying sizes that create a three-dimensional, tactile texture. At Fineness 5 gauge, the knit is deliberately open and coarse — closer to artisanal hand-knitting than industrial production. LA HAINE INSIDE US uses a cotton-wool blend here that gives the bouclé both structure and warmth: the cotton keeps the loops defined and the fabric breathable, while the wool adds depth, softness, and the natural irregularity that makes each piece feel unique. In ecru, the yarn's natural colour is preserved — undyed, unforced, and entirely itself.

How to Wear It

• Tonal Layering: Over a fitted ivory or cream long-sleeve base layer — the open weave reveals the layer beneath in a warm, monochromatic composition.
• Contrast Statement: With deep charcoal or black wide-leg trousers — the ecru bouclé reads as the focal point against a dark base.
• Editorial Street: With deconstructed cargo trousers and chunky-soled footwear for a high-fashion street look.
• Dressed Up: Over a slim ecru or white turtleneck with tailored trousers — the bouclé texture elevates the formality of the base layer.

Care Instructions

• Hand wash cold or dry clean recommended
• Use mild wool-safe detergent — avoid bleach and fabric softeners
• Do not tumble dry — lay flat to dry to preserve the bouclé loops and open-weave structure
• Do not wring or twist — gently press out excess water
• Store folded — hanging may distort the open-weave structure over time
• Remove any snagged loops gently — do not pull