When you think about knitwear that you want to luxuriate in, then cashmere usually comes to mind. But our new knits combine impossibly soft baby alpaca fibres with extrafine merino wool for a softness that rivals cashmere. The difference with alpaca fibres is that they are longer than cashmere, which gives knits that unique fuzzy appearance and tactile finish. We've used baby alpaca to ensure superior softness while still benefitting from those long fibres.
Besides the aesthetic quality and the softness, alpaca fibres are durable, sustainable, and hypoallergenic. Alpacas are native to the high Andes in South America, particularly in Peru, and unlike sheep's wool, the fibres they produce lack lanolin, making them hypoallergenic and naturally suitable for sensitive skin.
