If you like to keep your hands warm in winter without sacrificing full dexterity, arm warmers like these are a great choice. They’re made about half from warming virgin wool from certified organic animal husbandry and just under half from skin-friendly, certified organic cotton. And since they’re patent-knit, they offer good thermal insulation and air circulation and feel pleasantly light against the skin. Fine ribbed cuffs ensure a snug fit at the wrist.

The work of fashion label Lanius is influenced by three factors: first, a style characterised by sophisticated designs and forms, secondly the use of certified raw materials and thirdly the guarantee that all garments have been produced under fair working conditions. Depending on the garment, one factor may get centre stage, but the other factors don’t move out of the focus – however, importance is always attached to outstanding quality both in terms of materials and finish. The label was founded in 1999 by Claudia Lanius, who works on all her ideas and designs in her Cologne studio; she has them developed by her team and then assembled by producers in several countries.