The indicated Ellenbogenschoner fooled, they are made of the same fine cloth as the rest of the sweater and only woven. The darker elbows are a fashionable detail, as well as the diamond-shaped logo of the manufacturer on the left arm. Even after the third cycle, the part retains its shape, the slight creases can be either overlooked or briefly about it with the steam iron.
Annoying though was that a seam sparked the third wash the collar. Overall, the seams seem sturdy and durable, but at a length of about 5 cm is now between the collar and the back part of a hole. Thus, the new sweater is a case for the sewing machine after a short use. Too bad.