BABY ALPACA BLEND

Baby alpaca fibre is warm, light, and pleasantly soft. It is a more commonly used fibre type than Royal alpaca. Alpaca fibres are classified and named according to their fineness. Thus, the name Baby alpaca does not refer to fibre shorn from an alpaca calf or to the length of the fibre. Baby alpaca is four microns (a thousandth of a millimetre) thicker than Royal alpaca fibre. The next fineness grade after Baby alpaca fibre is Superfine alpaca, which is most commonly used in the clothing industry. The thinner the alpaca fibre, the more its properties multiply in excellence when spun into yarn.

Alpaca fibre has exceptionally good thermoregulatory properties. Thanks to the crimped structure of the fibre, air pockets are formed between the fibres, which act as insulation. Alpaca fibre repels water and dirt, and does not absorb odours. This hypoallergenic and antibacterial fibre is also well suited for those with sensitive skin.

In addition to alpaca fibre, sock yarns often include fibres that are highly resistant to mechanical stress, such as synthetic fibres and cotton. This improves the durability of the sock. Elastane is added to improve wearing comfort. Thanks to elastane's elasticity and recovery, the sock also maintains its shape better.