Alpaca wool

Alpaca wool comes from the alpaca and is characterised by its very fine, soft and silky sheen. It is not without reason that it is regarded as one of the highest quality yarns in the world. The alpacas are partially sheared every one to two years, with one shearing yielding up to 6 kg of wool per animal, although only around half of the fibres are usable and are processed further.

Due to the very tight scale structure of alpaca wool, there is no scratchy feeling, as is usual with other types of wool. Similar to sheep's wool, alpaca wool is hollow, giving garments thermodynamic properties. In winter it stores body heat and in summer it releases heat and moisture. Body odours are also not a problem, as the wool's own molecules neutralise odours. Alpaca wool is dirt-repellent, tear-resistant and hard-wearing and is often used by allergy sufferers for pillows and duvets.