Materials for a Scandinavian wardrobe

When you build an essential wardrobe, materials matter as much as colour and cut. Here we bring together our key quality types, so you can see how they support your everyday life from Monday to Sunday. Some days you reach for soft contrasts in knitwear. Other days call for more structure and clean lines. The materials are chosen to follow you through work, travel and time at home, with a calm, Scandinavian aesthetic.

If you are drawn to knitwear with a light warmth, you can start with our wool qualities, from soft cashmere to finer, more airy merino variants. Each quality has its own character, but all are created to blend naturally into your essential wardrobe and support a timeless silhouette. If you want to see how this connects with our approach to quality, you can always read more about Levete Room’s focus on quality.

Soft knits for everyday wear

Knitwear is often the starting point for a simple look: a sweater, straight trousers, clean sneakers, and you are ready. Our wool based materials are chosen to feel comfortable on the skin while maintaining a clear, Nordic expression. When you want something extra soft for cold days or travel, you can explore our cashmere styles and find designs that work over a dress, with denim or under a coat.

On days when you need something lighter that still keeps you warm on your way through the city, you can explore our merino collection. Merino has a smooth surface that is easy to style with simple trousers or a clean skirt, so you can wear knitwear and still express modern femininity. For quiet days at home, you can choose comfortable styles in soft materials, where the focus is on freedom of movement and simple shapes that still look considered when you step outside.

Structure and clean lines

Some elements in your wardrobe need to add more structure. A blazer, straight trousers or a long vest can lift a simple T-shirt or knit and create a calm, sharp expression. In our more structured quality types, the focus is on clean lines, beautiful drape and discreet details. If you are building a small, versatile work wardrobe, you can start with a few tailored styles in refined materials and let your favourite knits and shirts play alongside them.

The more structured styles are designed to work with the softer materials. A wool blazer over a merino knit, or straight trousers with a cashmere sweater, creates a calm balance and soft contrasts. If you keep the colours cohesive, the same blazer can follow you from meeting to dinner, simply by changing shoes or jewellery.

Caring for materials

Good materials call for simple, conscious care. When you know the difference between the qualities, it becomes easier to choose fewer, well considered styles and wear them for longer. Wool and cashmere do not need washing as often as cotton; often it is enough to air them out. To make it easy, you can read our material guide with concrete advice on washing, drying and storage.

As you move through the “Our Materials” universe, consider how you live, commute and spend your evenings. Choose knits that follow your rhythm and more structured styles that feel natural on the body. Over time, you will build an essential wardrobe around a few materials you know and trust, styles you reach for without thinking because they simply work in your everyday life.