Alpaca
Also known as: Alpaca Wool
Fine, hollow fibre from the fleece of the South American alpaca — light, warming and lanolin-free.
Description
Alpacas live in the highlands of the Andes in Peru, Bolivia and Chile. Huacaya alpacas have a dense, crimped fleece; Suri alpacas produce smooth, lustrous locks. Fibre diameter of 18–30 µm is finer than sheep's wool, and the fibre is hollow inside, which makes it particularly light.
Alpaca wool contains no lanolin and is therefore often tolerated by wool allergy sufferers. It is warmer than sheep's wool, hardly scratches and comes in many natural earthy shades, so it is often processed undyed. Uses include sweaters, ponchos, blankets and coats. Because of low yield per animal, alpaca sits pricewise between merino and cashmere.
- Hollow fibre — light and warming
- Lanolin-free, hypoallergenic
- Natural colour palette (white to dark brown)
- Uses: sweaters, blankets, ponchos
Properties
| Fibre type | Luxury animal fibre (alpaca) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Peru, Bolivia, Chile |
| Property | Light, warming, lanolin-free |
| Application | Sweaters, ponchos, blankets, coats |
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Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Alpakawolle Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpakawolle
- Responsible Alpaca Standard Textile Exchange https://textileexchange.org/responsible-alpaca-standard/
