Wool & Silk Sleeveless Vest

"My boys are now teenagers, and I've bought these since they were toddlers. I think they are perfect for the winter, and they love them! The wool is also self-cleaning so they can wear them for a week without getting smelly."

This was washed... always handwash

Sizing: Feels true to size

I'd recommend this to a friend.

"I know my kids will be comfortable and warm throughout the day with this vest on. They are soft and stretchy, very comfortable to wear."

This was washed... I tend to wash all my wall by hand but those only need washing once a week

This was worn by... My kids, I have the adult version

Sizing: Feels true to size

I'd recommend this to a friend.

"My children wear these as the weather gets cooler and throughout winter. It is a thin light warm layer. One boy has sensitive skin and these are always soft and comfortable for him. Rugby to snowboarding this lightweight extra layer is perfect. Even my four year old specifically asks to wear one when it gets cooler. They choose it not me. We have almost all sizes and have worn them from baby to date, eldest boy is nine."

This was washed... washed fine

This was worn by... outdoorsy boys

Sizing: Too small

I'd recommend this to a friend.

"Bought age 5-6 a few years ago for my then 3 year old, now being worn for its 3rd winter and just starting to get a bit short, will buy him the same one a few sizes bigger next year. Worn as a top on its own, as a base layer in winter, and as pyjamas. Mostly hand washed, occasionally went through a wool wash in the machine, but rarely needs washing. Also bought the biggest size for myself last winter."

This was washed... washed fine

This was worn by... My son

Sizing: Feels true to size

I'd recommend this to a friend.

"I bought this for my daughter as I believe that it's important to keep her core warm all year round. We live in N. Yorkshire, so it doesn't get that warm many days of the year, so even in summer she needs a layer under her summer clothes. She also has sensitive skin so this natural, organic, breathable fabric is perfect and it's so easy to look after too."

This was worn by... My active now 7 year old daughter

Sizing: Feels true to size

I'd recommend this to a friend.

"These vests were great at first but didn't stand up well to being washed and shrank and felted. I have other items that are a silk wool mix that have washed fine time after time and held their shape. With small children this is a must as things need washing more often!"

This was washed... It shrank

I wouldn't really recommend this to a friend.

"Hello lovely Cambridge Baby Customer (I am sorry I do not know your name),
Many thanks for your review.

We are sorry that you have had issues with the vests shrinking. It is rare that we get such feedback on these best selling staples but shrinking is unfortunately one of the possibilities when we choose to wear wool.

As Wool is naturally self-cleaning, naturally anti-bacterial and neutralises odours too and silk also releases dirt easily,we always say that after wearing, the best thing to do is to hang your silk/wool clothing to air rather than wash.

With small bits of dirt, they can be either wiped clean straight away or (if they are not the deep staining kind) left to dry then brushed off.

Obviously, these vests are best hand-washed at a maximum of 30C (lukewarm only, should feel coolish), then gently squeeze water out and wrap your wool clothes in a towel to remove the excess water. Air-dry naturally avoiding direct heat. So, hanging on a drying rack over the bath is good, or on a clothes horse.

Of course, we understand that this may not be practical, in which case we recommend the lovely 2-pack - Organic Cotton Child's Vest by Cosilana - http://www.cambridgebaby.co.uk/catalog/2-6-yrs/underwear/for-tops/2-pack-organic-cotton-childs-vest - which you can happily machine wash on a 40°c cotton cycle again and again.

Kind regards,
Agnès
Cambridge Baby Team"