All About Alpacas
The Real
Heroes
Here.
Alpacas. You probably know them from internet memes, as llama-impersonators, or as a favorited Halloween costume among camels and giraffes. But what truly defines these majestic, well-meaning walking hugs? Their wool is unlike any other natural fiber on the planet but there's a lot more to them than just a comfy coat. Let us show you why these softer-than-a-cloud creatures are so special.
Hypoallergenic
doesn't contain lanolin, which is a natural oil that causes allergies
Thermoregulating
alpaca fiber has a hollow core, which insulates heat in the winter and helps keep it cool in the summer
Moisture Wicking
doesn't absorb ba-a-a-ad moisture, unlike wool
Warmer Than Wool
5x warmer than wool. Take that, sheeple!
Moisture Wicking
doesn't absorb ba-a-a-ad moisture, unlike wool
Warmer Than Wool
5x warmer than wool. Take that, sheeple!
Considerate To All - Even Their Food
Like their fellow grazers, alpacas eat grass and plants that grow natural in their habitat. The key difference is alpacas only eat the tops of grass strands, which helps keep their coats so soft and means their food source needs less replenishing than that of goats, sheep, or cow.
Are Alpacas Really That Green?
Yes
Alpacas are highly efficient requiring much less food intake than cashmere goats or sheep.
Not Cashmere,
Still G.O.A.T.
Cashmere likes to consider itself the belle of the fashion ball, but did you know alpaca fleece is as soft as cashmere? The micron count in alpaca fiber is similar to that in cashmere, hence the shared softness between the two!
Is Alpaca Fiber
Magical?
Everyone loves Merino wool in the winter, but if it's the summertime, you'll be up to your eyeballs in sweat! Alpaca fleece doesn't have that problem- the hollow structure of the fiber allows it to trap heat when it's cold and keep cool when it's warm! That means alpaca fleece can be used year-round for all kinds of weather!
Everyone loves Merino wool in the winter, but if it's the summertime, you'll be up to your eyeballs in sweat! Alpaca fleece doesn't have that problem- the hollow structure of the fiber allows it to trap heat when it's cold and keep cool when it's warm! That means alpaca fleece can be used year-round for all kinds of weather!