Baby Alpaca

Baby alpaca wool is very durable (more so than regular lambswool), but to keep your alpaca wool products looking their best for longer, we recommend the following:

Alpaca wool sweaters and cardigans do not retain odors, which means you don’t need to wash them often. If a cigarette smell or other odor does linger, it’s best to air out the garment. Wait to wash them until you notice it’s truly necessary.

Washing instructions for alpaca products:

Washing machine:

• Turn the garment inside out and place it in a laundry bag or protective cover before putting it in the washing machine.
• Use a pH-neutral detergent or a special wool detergent.
• Fabric softener is allowed but not really necessary. • Select the wool cycle (max 30 degrees).
• Let it air dry on a towel on a drying rack; do not hang it up.

Hand Wash:

• Use a special wool detergent in cold water.
• Use plenty of water.
• Gently wash the garment in plenty of water—do not rub.
• You may use a special wool fabric softener.
• Gently push the water through the garment with your fingertips without wringing or rubbing.
• Rinse with cold water, then very gently blot the water away with a dry towel.

Drying and ironing alpaca clothing:

• Never let the garment dry while still soaking wet. Squeeze out excess moisture. Avoid using an absorbent underlay that traps moisture (e.g., a towel).
• There is a risk of color bleeding or the garment losing its natural elasticity.
• Never use a dryer for alpaca wool products.
• When ironing, use a steam iron or a regular iron with a damp cloth placed between the iron and the garment.
• Let your alpaca garment dry flat on a towel to preserve its natural shape.
• Once it is completely dry, you can iron the garment inside out if absolutely necessary, using a moderate temperature setting (wool).
• Do not let your alpaca clothing dry near a heat source or in direct sunlight.
• Iron alpaca wool clothing only when it is clean, using a low temperature.