A.P.C.
Alix Rib-Knit Balaclava
The A.P.C. Alix Balaclava is a single-piece rib-knit cold-weather head and neck covering with a rounded crown, a folded lower cuff, and a face opening. It is made in Romania from a wool and cashmere-blend Italian rib knit and features a small woven A.P.C. logo label on the lower cuff. It is intended for wear in cold conditions to cover the head, ears, and neck while leaving the face exposed.
- Material
- Italian wool and cashmere-blend rib knit
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- minimal, classic, elevated-basics
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Balaclavas
Specifications
A.P.C. Alix balaclava in a luxurious Italian wool and cashmere-blend rib knit, embodying minimalist French elegance.
Rib-knit wool and cashmere blend, small woven logo label, made in Romania.
- Material
- Italian wool and cashmere-blend rib knit
- Secondary
- cashmere
- Style
- minimal, classic, elevated-basics
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Balaclavas
Additional Attributes
- rib-knit construction
- wool and cashmere blend
- Italian wool and cashmere-blend rib knit
- small woven logo label
- made in Romania
- balaclava silhouette
- cold-weather accessory
- minimalist French design
- luxurious ribbed knit texture
- A.P.C. woven logo branding
Product Insights
Alix Rib-Knit Balaclava 90% wool, 10% cashmere One size with a close, stretchy profile Low-bulk enough to layer under a beanie or hood Some pilling at friction points is normal Premium price reflects brand and Italian wool-cashmere blend
Verified claims
- material
- 90% wool, 10% cashmere
- construction
- Italian wool knit made in Romania
- shape retention
- Wool-rich rib is chosen for stretch that recovers
- edge behavior
- One-by-one rib resists curling at the side edges
- opacity
- Whole-garment rib can open when stretched
- fit
- One size with a close, stretchy profile
- layering
- Low-bulk enough to layer under a beanie or hood
- comfort
- Cashmere adds a smoother feel against skin
- warmth
- Wool majority provides warmth with breathability
- durability
- Some pilling at friction points is normal
- care
- Hand wash cold, do not bleach or tumble dry, lay flat
- care
- Wash and iron inside out; professional cleaning is an option
- storage
- Rest between wears and store folded
- styling
- Minimalist A.P.C. look with subtle branding
- variant
- Offered in one colour and one size
- use
- Suited to cold-weather commuting and layering
- value
- Premium price reflects brand and Italian wool-cashmere blend
- gender
- Listed as a men’s accessory
- category
- Balaclava covering head and neck
- design
- Small woven logo label on the lower cuff
- design
- Vertical rib knit with a denser lower cuff
Product record
- Title
- Alix Rib-Knit Balaclava
- Brand
- A.P.C.
- Price
- 225 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Image Analysis
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Product
Single-piece rib-knit balaclava laid flat showing vertical ribbing, rounded top, folded lower cuff with a small rectangular fabric label, and an asymmetrical face opening at the right edge.
- Overall shapeFlat-laid single-piece knit head covering with a rounded top, straight bottom cuff, and an opening on the right side aligned for the face; left and top edges are continuous knit with a slight curve at the crown.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.90 · h 0.94 (high) - Rib-knit patternVertical rib knit pattern runs consistently from the top toward the bottom cuff; ribs are closely spaced and textured, forming distinct raised vertical columns.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.10 · w 0.70 · h 0.80 (high) - Lower cuffWider, tighter ribbed band forms the lower cuff along the bottom edge with ribs oriented vertically and denser knit than the body.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.80 · w 0.90 · h 0.17 (high) - Face openingRounded cutout on the right side creating the face opening; inner edge shows the same ribbed knit finishing.
1 region
x 0.83 · y 0.31 · w 0.14 · h 0.34 (high) - Fabric labelSmall vertically oriented rectangular fabric label sewn to the outside of the lower cuff near the right-bottom corner.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.86 · w 0.09 · h 0.08 (high) - Label text“A.P.C.”
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.86 · w 0.09 · h 0.08 (high) - Additional tiny label textSmall lines of additional printed text appear beneath 'A.P.C.' on the label but are too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.88 · w 0.09 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio flat-lay product shot on a light neutral background with soft even lighting and minimal shadowing; image is vertically oriented and tightly cropped around the product.
- Shot compositionFlat-lay view of the balaclava centered in frame, photographed from above with the product occupying most of the image area.
- BackgroundUniform light grey background providing high contrast with the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with very slight shadowing visible along the left outer edge of the product, indicating even top illumination.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 1.00 (medium)
Colors
medium heather grey· main bodylight beige label· fabric labelblack text· label text- Overall shapeFlat-laid single-piece knit head covering with a rounded top, straight bottom cuff, and an opening on the right side aligned for the face; left and top edges are continuous knit with a slight curve at the crown.