The Alpaca is a mammal that lives in high altitudes in South America and has a wonderful fleece that keeps it comfortable at a wide range of temperatures. Alpacas are seasonally shorn of their fleece which is combed and cleaned and made into these gorgeous clothes.
Baby Alpaca is a very fine grade of alpaca fibre, often from the belly of grown-up alpacas, not necessarily from actual baby alpacas. It's around 19-21 micron in diameter.
Alpaca clothing has heaps of benefits for your child and family as it is actually superior to Merino wool in a number of ways!
If you need to wash it, hand-wash in lukewarm water, cool to tepid, no more than 30C.
Use a liquid detergent designed to protect natural fibres for wool as sold in our fabric care category here.
Gently squeeze water through, avoiding any rubbing or wringing action.
Rinse at the same lukewarm, tepid temperature avoiding temperature change. Gently squeeze the water through.
Lay out on a towel, and then gently roll it up to remove excess water. Do not wring or twist the garment.
Lay flat to dry, re-shaping while damp. Avoid direct heat and sunlight.
"lovely soft and very warm and comfortable."
Sizing: Feels true to size
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"Wonderful item, really versatile. I am 5'8" and they were great on my calves, until they accidentally got included in the normal wash load and now may fit a baby - most annoyed - my partner must have put them in the wash pile! Really great socks so I will likely purchase another pair and be more vigilant when posting items into the washer... they didn't need washing, they remain clean and fresh and keep their shape wear after wear."
This was washed... my partner shrunk it
This was worn by... adult female
"I have worn those over merino tights and they are soft, warm and comfortable. They give me the extra warmth I was looking for when my feet are getting cold, especially on those days I am not that active so that to boost my extremities circulation. They are also quite elegant.Their warmth is great."
This was washed... hand washed
This was worn by... me & my cold feet
"Bought a pair for my husband and myself. Lovely colours available, difficult to choose; I like them all. We wear them at home whilst lounging over our merino leggings, but they could be worn outdoors with boots. If you have thicker calves, you may not be able to pull them up straight at first, but the do stretch after a while. Thinking of sending my mom a pair too."
This was washed... washed fine
This was worn by... By my husband and myself
"Me, I wear every day as my legs are always cold and I do my Yoga in them"
This was washed... had to be careful
This was worn by... Me
Sizing: A little small
"I wear barefoot shoes and have an arthritic big toe. These leg warmers help me keep my feet warmer and less painfull during the working day"
This was worn by... A 48year old grumpster
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