Care instructions alpaca fashion & accessories.

Care instructions alpaca fashion & accessories.

Alpaca, baby alpaca, royal alpaca.
Is a 100% natural fiber, obtained by shearing of alpacas. These fibers are
composed of protein, just like human hair. And, just like human hair, alpaca wool
needs to be treated with special care.
To produce our products we use the 100% natural fiber or a blend with other
material, as you can find in the description of the product on our website or as
described in the care label in garment.
Our alpaca knitwear is durable and with adequate care practices, you can enjoy
your alpaca knit for many years.
Alpaca knits are breathable, so we recommend that you leave your sweater to air
out after each use to allow odor or moisture to dissipate.
In that way you keep washes as unfrequented as possible to avoid fiber
deterioration.
Occasional steaming is also recommended to freshen up the garment in order to
reduce frequent washing.
Washing and drying your alpaca knitwear properly will keep your alpaca knitwear
clean and in the right shape. Check the care label in your garment or read the text
below.

Washing alpaca knitwear
Dry clean, check first if they have experience with cleaning wool fashion products.
But recommended is by hand wash in cool water with a gentle wool wash
detergent, or preferably baby shampoo.
Before you start washing put your garment inside – out, soak your garment for a
few minutes in the water with the detergent or shampoo.
Gently press to allow the water to flush through the fiber. Do not rub as it would
felted the fiber. Do not use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse several times until the
water is clear. Press excess water.

Drying Alpaca knitwear
Dry the sweater by air flat. Wrap heavier items in a towel and press gently to get as
much water out as possible, don’t agitate or wring it.
Lay the product flat, reshape to its original dimensions and allow it to dry naturally
by air.
Do not hang soaked knits and don’t tumble dry, since the weight of wet wool can
stretch out the piece and cause it to lose its shape. Don’t dry in the full sun.

Iron alpaca knits
Turn your wool garment inside.
Best is to use a steam iron, use a pressing cloth as a protective shield between the
face of the iron and the item you’re ironing. To prevent shiny marks and scorching
on the wool.
Turn the ironed wool garment right side out. Hang it from a sturdy hanger or place
it flat on a drying rack to dry completely before wearing.

How to store your alpaca clothing
Alpaca clothing can last for decades, but its greatest enemies are moths and other
pests that cause damage during storage.
If you need to put your alpaca away during warmer months, give it a good clean
first following the instructions above.
To keep away moths, use lavender bundles (the chemical moth balls will do as
well).
A shirt box, clean pillow case, clean paper bag, or cardboard box will keep the air
circulating around the garment. Never use plastic or dry-cleaning bags for your
alpaca, as this will cause moisture to build up and the fibers will felt.
Alpaca clothing should be folded rather than hung to prevent stretching and
distortion.