Information about Alpaca
What are Alpacas?
Alpacas and their close relatives llamas, are members of the scientific family camelid. Camels, guanacos and vicuna are also members of this family. They are known for their luxurious fiber. Alpacas are rare animals mostly found in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. They were domesticated during the ancient Inca Civilization to provide fine clothing for Incan royalty. For the Incas, Alpacas provided clothing, food, transportation, fuel and companionship.
Care of Alpacas
Alpacas are not killed for their fiber. Alpacas are given a haircut (sheared) each spring similar to how sheep are sheared. The alpaca items are made from this sheared fiber. Any Alpaca pelts are from Alpacas that have naturally died.
Baby Alpaca Fur
Baby alpaca refers to the fineness of the fibers that go into the particular garment or product. Alpaca fiber comes in several fineness grades which is not necessarily related to the age of the animal from which the fleece came. Baby alpacas typically do have very fine fleeces. As alpacas age, the fineness of their fiber tends to become firmer than what is labeled Baby alpaca.
Does Alpaca Itch?
Many people who have trouble wearing wool products do not report the same sensitivity to itch when they wear Alpaca.
Allergies
Alpaca does not contain Lanolin which is commonly found in wool and creates an allergic response. Therefore, allergies when in contact with Alpaca are rare.
Thermal Properties
Alpaca has thermal properties due to the fiber which contains a hollow core.
Breathable
The Alpaca garments will keep you warm in the winter, while also remaining breathable during warmer weather.
Click here to learn how to care for your Alpaca Product.
Click here to learn more about the difference between baby and adult alpaca.
Alpacas and their close relatives llamas, are members of the scientific family camelid. Camels, guanacos and vicuna are also members of this family. They are known for their luxurious fiber. Alpacas are rare animals mostly found in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. They were domesticated during the ancient Inca Civilization to provide fine clothing for Incan royalty. For the Incas, Alpacas provided clothing, food, transportation, fuel and companionship.
Care of Alpacas
Alpacas are not killed for their fiber. Alpacas are given a haircut (sheared) each spring similar to how sheep are sheared. The alpaca items are made from this sheared fiber. Any Alpaca pelts are from Alpacas that have naturally died.
Baby Alpaca Fur
Baby alpaca refers to the fineness of the fibers that go into the particular garment or product. Alpaca fiber comes in several fineness grades which is not necessarily related to the age of the animal from which the fleece came. Baby alpacas typically do have very fine fleeces. As alpacas age, the fineness of their fiber tends to become firmer than what is labeled Baby alpaca.
Does Alpaca Itch?
Many people who have trouble wearing wool products do not report the same sensitivity to itch when they wear Alpaca.
Allergies
Alpaca does not contain Lanolin which is commonly found in wool and creates an allergic response. Therefore, allergies when in contact with Alpaca are rare.
Thermal Properties
Alpaca has thermal properties due to the fiber which contains a hollow core.
Breathable
The Alpaca garments will keep you warm in the winter, while also remaining breathable during warmer weather.
Click here to learn how to care for your Alpaca Product.
Click here to learn more about the difference between baby and adult alpaca.
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