Hand knitted in the cold Andean mountains of Peru, these mitts are soft, warm and fashionable. The Coloured Scarves are made to survive the rough and rugged environment that they are made in. Baby alpaca fleece is not only very durable, but also very soft and non-allergenic.
- fiber is hand shaved from animal, fleece is hand spun, mittens are hand knitted
- very soft, warm, breathable and lightwieght (see below for details)
- made from 100% Baby Alpaca
- hand knitted
- no dyes, all colors are the natural colors of the alpaca
Why The Alpaca Fleece Is So Amazing
- the fleece does not felt as readily as other animal fibers
- very warm: Due to the microscopic air pockets found in the fiber the fleece is an efficient thermal insulator
- extremely Breathable: pockets allows the user to breathe through fleece on warm days, and likewise trap body heat in cold weather
- the fleece is Silky, soft, supple and smooth to the touch,
- softer than cashmere or angora, and warmer and lighter weight than wool
- hypoallergenic: The fiber contains lanolin and unlike other animal products has almost no allergic effect
- the fibers soft handle allows the fleece to conform to any body size, making it a one-size fits all knit
- alpaca fleece will shrink to size when heated, and stretched when worn
- not scratchy like sheep wool
- relatively water repellant, natural oils of the animal forces water to bead and fall off
- air pockets in the fiber make the fleece very lightweight, yet still very warm
Customer Reviews
Why alpaca is Mother Nature's ultimate fibre: All hand knitted items are made with 100% alpaca fleece and are not coloured. The fleece is extremely soft, non-itchy, hypo-allergenic. It is the ultimate natural fiber for clothing. Why alpaca is Mother Nature's ultimate fibre: All hand knitted items are made with 100% alpaca fleece and are not coloured. The fleece is extremely soft, non-itchy, hypo-allergenic. It is the ultimate fleece for clothing.
The Producers
Producer:Exalta Apasa & Family
Products:Socks, Leg Warmers, Arm Warmers, Mitts, Gloves and Touqes
All Organic Thought clothing is hand knitted and made with 100% alpaca fleece. We follow a list if principles to insure the alpaca fleece is both organic and environmentally friendly. In addition to producing organic and eco-friendly alpaca fleece, we also use only quality baby alpaca fleece from Bolivia. The fleece is extremely soft, non-itchy, and hypoallergenic. It is the ultimate fleece for clothing. Learn more about Alpaca fleece?