The Alpaca Products Info Blog

This is an important question that we are happy to answer by also answering a sub question that we often receive... Does alpaca wool hurt the alpaca when it’s harvested? Alpaca wool is a sustainable and cruelty-free textile option for garments.  Alpaca wool is harvested when the alpacas are sheared. Traditionally, in the Andes, this happens in the summertime. This haircut doesn’t hurt the animal because the farmers use sheers to gently cut the alpaca extra wool. Shearing is actually helpful to the animal who can overheat from its big fur if left uncut.  Do alpaca farmers make money when...

Alpaca wool is sometimes less known than sheep's wool, but it is a perfect option for the outdoors! Let’s take a look at some of its qualities. Alpaca wool has an exceptional warmth property Alpaca wool is actually warmer than sheep’s wool because it is more medullated. Thus, the fibers of alpaca wool have a hollow center, which helps them to better keep you warm. So, without having to be thick or heavy, an alpaca blanket is an optimal choice for outdoor activities and camping. If you are generating heat, it’s going to maintain the heat better than other materials...

Can you wash alpaca wool in a washing machine? Is washing alpaca wool in a washing machine possible or not? We get this question very often. Like many answers, it depends. If your garment is 100 % pure alpaca wool, hand-washing is the gentlest and safest method of cleaning an Alpaca garment. If your garment is a blend of alpaca wool and acrylic or cotton, it is perfectly safe to use the washing machine. This is why we use a 70 % alpaca wool - 30 % acrylic blend with our alpaca blankets. We recommend using cold water and a...