The Incan people created alpacas and reserved alpaca fiber exclusively for royalty. There are only good reasons to wear alpaca. Below are just a few.
- Alpaca is hypoallergenic and will not irritate or scratch your skin.
- Alpaca is an eco-friendly sustainable fiber, unlike cotton.
- Alpaca is warmer and stronger than wool but as soft as cashmere.
- Alpaca fleece does not contain lanolin like wool.
- Alpaca fiber wicks away moisture leaving you feeling cozy and comfortable.
- Alpaca is static-free, meaning dust and dirt fall out easily.
- Alpaca fiber is flame retardant. It takes very high temperatures to burn and it will not melt to the skin.
- Alpaca fiber is structured differently than wool. It grows with air pockets in each strand of fiber. As a result alpaca clothing is lightweight, durable, and extremely warm.
- Alpaca repels water and dries quickly.
- Alpaca is odor and wrinkle resistant.
- Stains and dirt can easily be cleaned with water.