Alpaca fiber is in demand from high end garment producers and speciality fiber artists...1 ounce of high quality alpaca fiber can sell $5 an ounce and up! Many find alpaca clothing to be superior to wool for the following reasons: *Superior in strength, warmth, softness *Smooth fiber without lanolin removed the itchiness and allergic reactions....no need for chemicals/soaps, one less processing step *Comes in 22 official colors....and blends easily for even more shades and hues *Naturally rain resistant and does not have a heavy odor like some fibers tend to have when damp *Washable with lower tendency to shrink *Resilient - your charished alpaca garment can last for many years - so choose a color you love, there are many to choose from Many also find alpaca fiber superior to man-made fibers: *More comfortable in cold weather - tends to "breath" and be lighter weight *Warm even when wet - insulation *Better wicking of body moisture, again breathability *Resists odors, even in socks - perhaps all gym socks should be made from alpaca, hmmmm? Recently, some ranches and individuals have been sending alpaca socks to our troops in Iraq and they are very popular! *100% natural luxurious fiber which excels environmentally - some synthetics use oil in their production *Naturally wind resistant *Does not mat or pill *Fire resistant, will not melt - some car and airplane manufacturers are now using alpaca in their interiors *Low static - a real bonus in low humdity/dry areas like Nevada! *Wrinkle resistant (hang up and wrinkles fade away) - beneficial to the traveler and ironing dysfunctional Once treasured by Inca Royalty, high quality alpaca fiber can be... *Stronger than mohair *Finer than cashmere *Smooth as silk *5x warmer than lambs' wool ...and machine washable - gentle cycle, please.
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