About Heaven's Dream Alpacas

Not only is alpaca wool soft like cashmere, it’s warmer, lighter and more durable than wool, as well as comes in 22 natural colors. 
We are proud to bring you the finest organic-fiber fleece around.

What is an alpaca?
An alpaca is a member of the camelid family, which consists of camels, llamas, vicunas, guanacos and, of course, alpacas. The camels originated in Asia and Africa, while the remainder originated in South America, primarily in Peru, Bolivia and Chile. There are two types of alpacas, suri and huacaya, and both are bred for their exotic fleece.

Is alpaca fleece warm?
Because of its thermal qualities that are a result of its hollow core structure, alpaca is extremely warm and comfortable. No need to bundle up with thick, bulky, itchy woolen sweaters.

What is the difference between sheep wool and alpaca fleece?
Although Alpaca fleece is much warmer and more durable than wool, it is much lighter and softer to the touch. In addition, Alpaca fleece possesses hypoallergenic qualities due to the absence of natural oils called lanolin that holds dust and microscopic allergens that often create allergies associated to wool. Many consumers attest to wool being much more of a skin irritant than Alpaca fleece.

Why is it called “baby alpaca?”
Baby alpaca is rare and one of the finest classifications of Alpaca fiber available. The term “baby alpaca” does not refer to the age of the Alpaca but just a measure of fiber density.

How do you care for the alpaca clothing?

Care Instructions:
When dry cleaning: 
We recommend you only dry clean once a year, if necessary. Remember to bring any or all labels which may have come with the garment. Clean multiple pieces at the same time so as to avoid any color discrepancies. Ask the dry cleaner to use fresh solvent in low heat and a process that does not involve tumbling of the garment. Only use an established dry cleaner that has dealt with alpaca fiber.

When hand washing: 
Gently hand wash in cool water with mild soap. Never use bleach. When removing excess water press down, never wring or twist, as it will distort and/or wrinkle the garment. Dry flat. Block the garment by reshaping it to its original dimensions. Gently smooth by hand while wet to remove any wrinkles. Never use any brush. After the garment has dried, touch up with a warm iron as needed. 

Why is alpaca fleece more costly?
Due to high demand and a limited supply (just had the 100,000 alpaca registered in the US  less than 50,000 registered Alpacas in North America alone) we search the globe to bring you only the finest alpaca fleece in the world.

Are the alpacas killed for their fleece?
Alpacas are the only livestock that are never slaughtered for their fleece. In fact, Alpacas are sheered on an annual basis. 

How many colors does alpaca fleece come in?
There are 22 natural colors of alpaca fleece.

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.

Adult Alpaca Yarn
4oz. skeins range between $20-$30/skein

Alpaca-fur Bears
These teddy bears are made from 100% alpaca fur and are soft, cuddly companions.

Size: 15 in high x 10 in across

Baby Alpaca Yarn
4oz. skeins range between $20-$30/skein

These plush stuffed animals are made from alpaca fiber and skins.
They range in price for each item.
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814-425-1850
during normal business hours.

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