This beautiful Roll Neck Azalea & Orange Striped Sweater is made of mercerized cotton yarn.  *Mercerization is a treatment that imparts a permanent luster to fabrics and yarns. It is the reason that the colors of these cotton sweaters are so bright.  The optional back leg loops help to prevent the garment from riding up; but can be cut off without affecting the sweater's structural integrity.  For sizing reference:  Our 11 lb Havanese wears a size 14 and our 8 lb Havanese is a perfect size 12!  The sweaters are 100% Cotton and Washable in Cool Water.  Dry Flat or Tumble Dry on Low Setting--Do not Overdry.

Sizes: 8,10, 12, 14 & 16

*Mercerization alters the chemical structure of the cotton fiber. The structure of the fiber inter-converts from alpha-cellulose to a thermodynamically more favourable beta-cellulose polymorph. Mercerizing results in the swelling of the cell wall of the cotton fiber. This causes an increase in the fiber's surface area and reflectance, and gives the fiber a softer feel.