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Alpaca is a rare speciality fibre. Alpaca fleece is valuable because it combines so many positive qualities into one fibre. Some of these are:
- There are 22 naturally distinct colours of Alpaca. Blending fibre can produce an infinite array of natural colours.
- Alpaca is easily dyed any colour and always retains its natural lustre.
- Alpaca fibre has more thermal capacity than almost any other animal fibre. The fibre contains microscopic air pockets which create lightweight garments with high insulation values.
- Alpaca fibre can be scoured or cleaned without using costly chemicals, which makes it earth-friendly also.
- Alpaca is easier and less expensive to process than sheep's wool due to its lack of lanolin.
- People who own Alpaca sweaters love them for their comfort, warmth and durability, often handing down favourites to the next generation.
- Alpaca has a natural, rich lustre which gives garments made from 100% Alpaca high visual appeal.
- Alpaca is soft, supple and smooth to the touch. The cellular structure of the fibre produces a soft handle unmatched by most other speciality fibres.
- Alpaca fibre is unusually strong and resilient, and does not diminish in strength as it becomes finer, which makes it ideal for industrial processing, as well as home spinning.
- Alpaca garments are easily cleaned and easy to store for the summer.
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