Alpaca (fashion dictionary)

Alpaca

Wool from the Andrean mammal, the alpaca, is spun into a fine yarn and often woven with other natural fibres, such as protein fibres. Alpaca wool produces a luxurious fabric availiable in a range of natural colours and is used for sweaters, wraps, hats and gloves, and other woollens. Alpaca wool is hypo-allergic and naturally flame retardant. Once reserved for Inca royalty, it is warmer than cashmere, lightweight and extremely soft.

Alpaca wool is availiable in various degrees of fineness :

Royal Alpaca : 19 microns.

Baby Alpaca : 22.5 microns.

Super Fine Alpaca : 25.5 microns.

Coarse Alpaca :32 microns.

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 Alpacas above the famous Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu 

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 alpaca

 

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 Machu Picchu: The fabled city is filled with alpacas

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textures of alpaca fabrics

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Alpacas and More Alpacas at Beaver Meadow Farm

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