For thousands of years the people of South America have indulged in the luxury which is Alpaca clothing. In fact Inca kings stipulated that they would wear nothing else! The story goes such that when the Spanish cautiously came into contact with the Inca culture, at a moment of tension and uncertainty, one Spaniard, upon feeling for himself the spun Alpaca wool, turned to another and exclaimed “Holy Cow José! This stuff is good!”.

Since then Alpaca clothing has steadily become an increasing indicator of sophistication and style in the past two decades, but why all the hype about Alpaca clothing?

We’ve all heard about wool. It’s some damn warm stuff. Not only is it warm, but plenty soft too. Although it does come with its downsides; it can itch, it can shrink and its a little too delicate for all uses. Alpaca Wool takes the downsides of wool; turns them into benefits, then takes wool’s good points and improves them! Alpaca wool is warmer, stronger and softer than Merino and Angora wool and Cashmere due to the protein structure of the fiber and the fiber’s microscopic air pockets!

What’s more is that Alpaca Clothing, for all its benefits contains no lanolin – which means it won’t cause itching. Hypo-allergic wool?! Hell yeah! And like other natural fibers, Alpaca Clothing is odor resistant and has the benefit of being water resistant too! You will be laughing when it begins you rain as you

For an experience that cannot be beat; for an opulence that begs you to be worn; for the quality a king demands, browse through our Alpaca clothing wares. We’ve scoured the Internet far and wide to bring you the best Alpaca clothing at the cheapest price; all so you don’t have to.

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If you knit, alpaca yarn is definitely something to try. It knits up beautifully. My grandmother has terribly sensitive skin, but she loves to knit. So she never used to be able to use sheep’s wool. She loves alpaca wool though. I think she is working on a blanket for my mom at the moment. I wish I was getting one.

Alpaca Yarn is generally made from Huacaya alpacas. This breed of alpaca has the denser softer fleece of the two alpacas. It also has a strong natural elasticity; perfect for garments which need to withstand some stretching. It’s counterpart, the Suri alpaca, has finer hairs and is more suited to woven goods. Armani produces some of their high-end suits with an alpaca weave. But Huacaya is the stuff you’re looking for.

Alpacas are bred in the high altitudes of the Andes. Huacaya alpacas are particularly well adapted to the climate because of their fleece. So you know the fiber from these animals is going to be warm. It is often blended with other fibers such as cotton or cashmere in Alpaca Clothing and yarn, however the 100% alpaca blend is my personal favorite.

Give Alpaca Yarn a try today. I guarantee you that the beautiful Alpaca Sweater or Alpaca Blanket you knit will set new standards of comfort for your needles!

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Wool fibers are made up of cortical cells bound by two layers. The outer layer (the epicuticle) forces rain to “run off”, so droplets are not absorbed, but rather remain intact within the soft wool. In heavy rain or extreme humidity -such as that during storms – the epicuticle’s tiny pores absorb water into the center of the fiber; keeping your skin dry. Alpaca wool however acts in a different way. While sheep’s wool absorbs water, Alpaca wool does not. Rather the water is drawn from the body to the outside of your Alpaca Sweater because of the far finer fibers making up Alpaca wool.

Both methods are a means of retaining warmth through maintaining the greatest possible insulation. Because it is wool’s natural crimp that maintains air pockets, the fibers themselves are able to absorb water. However, your Alpaca Coat will not absorb water because it is the air within the hollow fibers that keep us warm. When a woolen sweater gets saturated, the crimp in the wool is lost and the garment is no longer warm, however a saturated Alpaca Sweater will maintain its insulation despite being warm.

Both animals have done well. Their fibers go to great lengths to keep our skin dry where possible and keep the air pockets which keep us warm. However, in the end the Alpacas true have it over our familiar sheep friends. Keep warm today with your own Alpaca Clothing.

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Straight from the fashion centers of Italy this opulent Alpaca Coat shows that the pinnacle of fashion is ultimate comfort.

Hand tailored, this work of sartorial art is made from 70% of the most exquisite Baby Alpaca and 30% the finest Merino wool available. Tailored with a hood, this Alpaca coat will be undeniably one of the most versatile garments in your wardrobe.

Show you know what chic really is by treating yourself to the best money can buy with Carlota Piaggio’s Hooded Alpaca Coat. But hurry, this will NOT last

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This beautiful hand-made Alpaca shawl is a must-have for the fashion-conscious. Hand-made from 100% Baby Alpaca in Peru, this fine piece of Alpaca clothing screams quality, luxury and amenity.

Slightly larger than the average shawl, this piece can be worn in a myriad of ways; each for a different look or occaision, each demonstrating your undeniable connection with style. Worn tight it will keep you warm throughout the winter months and worn loose it serves to perfectly frame your own natural beauty.

Avoid being caught with nothing to wear. Treat yourself with this Alpaca shawl from Kuna.

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This luxurious Alpaca sweater is one of the finest examples of Alpaca clothing available. Made from 100% Baby Alpaca fiber, this beautiful V-neck sweater with a delicate cable-knit design is sure to keep you feeling as fantastic as you look.

The trial of searching for a sweater which is not only warm enough, but also an exemplary model of clothing á la mode has reached its end in this opulent Alpaca sweater.

Kuna, a well established and highly reputable Alpaca clothing brand, ensures its buyers of only immaculate quality. The beauty and versatility of this Alpaca sweater makes it the perfect choice for both casual and elegant dress all year round. Click on the Alpaca sweater below to get your own touch of perfection.

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