Alpaca yarn blended with Mulberry silk skeins – 200 yards each – 2 ply – Beautiful deep brown with pops of color that accent the yarn theme. Truly beautiful. Made from the fiber from our Huayaca alpacas (no animals are hurt in this process – their beautiful coat is sheared each spring to help keep them cooler in the summer months – it slowly grows back and they have a beautiful full coat for the cooler months)
Why alpaca?
-Alpaca fiber is superior in strength – far more durable than wool
-Due to the microscopic air pockets in the fiber, alpaca has unique thermal properties; allowing breathability on warmer days, and likewise trapping body heat in cold weather
– Alpaca fleece is smooth, referred to velvety “hand cloud” softness
-Alpaca is warmer, softer and lighter in weight than wool
-Alpaca fiber does not contain lanolin like wool; therefore harsh chemicals are not needed to process the fiber – better for the environment and causes fewer allergic reactions
-Alpaca is more resilient, therefore pilling or matting less than cashmere
-Alpaca is windproof and very resistant to stains
-Alpaca will not shrink if cared for properly
-Precipitation will not readily penetrate an alpaca garment
-Alpaca is wrinkle resistant
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