Ruukin Kehräämö Blog

Autumn jacket – Alpaca knitted jacket is the perfect choice for cool autumns

When the coolness of autumn starts to feel, it's time to dig out the autumn jacket. Traditional autumn jackets are often warm, but not always the most comfortable or versatile options. That's why ...

One quality sweater - 4 seasons

Why is an alpaca sweater suitable for Finland's climate? A large number of our customers have several Ruukki Kehräämö Alpaca Royal collection sweaters, which they also recommend to their friends...

Merino Sweater vs. Alpaca Sweater: Which is the Better Choice?

We are often asked: "Oh, is it a bit like a merino wool shirt?" An alpaca sweater is of course a sweater just like a merino sweater, but even small technical differences in the materials make a big...

Merino wool layer vs. Alpaca wool layer: Which is the best choice?

When looking for the perfect layer, choosing can be difficult. Merino wool layers are familiar to many people and known for their excellent properties, but have you ever considered an Alpaca wool ...

"The world's best shampoo was unexpectedly found at Ruukki Kehräämö"

Alpakka Shampoo in the test I have always been a fan of tar shampoo and its blue bottle "very fine Finnish" shampoo. When I heard that a shampoo made from alpaca wool has been considered by many t...

Tubular scarf - The same sweater for the whole family?

Tube scarf is familiar to many. I myself have used a tube scarf while riding motorcycles and mountain biking. The materials of tube scarves that I have used myself have been polyester, cotton or m...

Alpaca wool vs. Merino wool: The battle for tube scarf supremacy

When it comes to tube scarves, the material is everything. Alpaca wool and merino wool are both known for their warmth, but how do they really differ? And why is the 100% Alpaca Royal tube scarf t...

The best quality and best snooze blanket is alpaca wool!

For a cool summer evening, a blanket is perhaps the best invention ever. A warm and soft, breathable and natural blanket made of alpaca wool is a luxury version of a traditional snooze blanket. Of ...

Friends as entrepreneurs

Over the years, Ruukkin Kehräämö's own clothing collection, which today bears the name Alpaca Royal, also began to take shape. Alpaca Royal gets its name from its very high-quality raw material (Ro...