VERSATILITY OF ALPACA WOOL

Alpaca wool is incredibly durable, beautiful, and comfortable. Clothing made from this material are truly an investment piece for any wardrobe. In addition to clothing, there are many other items that are made out of alpaca fibers. These include everything from baby toys to home insulation! Why Alpaca? Let us tell you!

Alpaca Around the House

• Home Insulation

Yes, you read that right! Alpaca fibers are a superb choice for home insulation because it is naturally flame resistant. Because it is a sustainable and natural fiber you can feel confident that you are making an environmentally friendly choice. The water resistance, odor and stain resistance, and the hypoallergenic nature of the fibers also make it unlikely to mold.

• Duvets

Alpaca wool is incredibly lightweight and breathable. This makes it an ideal choice for sleeping comfort, it will keep you comfortable during the summer months and cozy and snug during the cooler ones. Again, the stain and odor resistant nature of the fibers make bedding durable and long lasting.

• Dryer Balls

Dryer balls are used to decrease the amount of time clothing needs to dry in order to save energy. In order for these to work, they must be lightweight, water resistant, and strong. Alpaca fibers are all of these things and more!

• Trivets

Alpaca fibers are hollow, and they do not conduct heat well. In fact, they are excellent at keeping hot things hot and cool things cool. This makes them excellent for trivets in order to protect your surfaces from hot cookware.

• Rugs

Wool made from alpaca fibers is strong and durable. This means your beautifully made alpaca rug will last for a long time. The water resistant and stain resistant nature also mean that it will retain it's coloration without excessive washing needed.

• Toys

Babies go through a textile phase, where they love to feel the different textures in the world around them. Alpaca fibers are incredibly soft and luxurious to the touch. Meaning that toys made from this wool are beautiful, soft, and sturdy.

Alpaca Out and About

• Coats

Coats made of alpaca fibers are known for their cashmere-like texture and their supreme warmth. They are lightweight compared to other clothing items that provide similar warmth. No matter which style you prefer, you can find an alpaca coat that is perfect for you.

• Hiking gear

Rather than ropes and backpacks like you may be picturing, what we mean here is hiking clothing. Layering alpaca wool clothing allows you to remain snug and cozy in any weather, while still enjoying the breathability and lightweight nature of the wool as well. These clothing items work particularly well if you are hiking where the weather is unpredictable. 

• Summer wear

Wearing wool in the summer may feel like a cruel form of torture to those unfamiliar with alpaca, but if your clothing is made of 100% alpaca wool, you will find that it does an excellent job of keeping you cool and comfortable. The hollow nature of the fibers makes them breathable, and because they do not conduct heat well, they help you resist overheating. Best of all, alpaca wicks water away and causes it to evaporate more quickly.

• Thermal underwear

Wool in summer to stay cool and wool in winter to keep you warm. Polar bear hair is also hollow, this allows the hairs to capture body heat and keep it in - alpaca fibers are similar. This means that while keeping you cool in summer, you can expect to feel snug all through the winter as well. Many do not like the feel of lambs wool against the skin, but alpaca fibers lack lanolin and are known for their smooth and soft texture. This makes them much more comfortable.

Alpaca In Fashion

• Socks

There are three main benefits to alpaca socks -
1. lightweight for their warmth, this means that you get the same amount of warmth without the bulk.
2. Water wicking - this means you can rest assured that you will not have sweaty, soggy feet.
3. Odor resistant, keep your feet and shoes smelling sweet and your feet comfortable.

• Baby clothes

Alpaca clothing, as mentioned before, is incredibly soft and comfortable. This makes it an excellent option for baby clothing because it helps them regulate their temperature and the hypoallergenic nature of the fibers is great for their sensitive skin. However, most alpaca clothing requires hand washing, so be sure to remove it during feeding times to reduce your workload.

• Accessories

Scarves, ruanas, ponchos, hats, mittens, gloves, etc. The list goes on and on. There are so many options for outerwear accessories made from alpaca that is designed to keep you cozy and warm without burdening you with excessive weight. Alpaca fibers come in 22 natural colors and hold dye extremely well, so clothing items made from alpaca are incredibly gorgeous.