• The fineness of the alpaca fiber ranges from 18 microns to more than 35 micros, which makes it possible to produce everything from extremely fine and light products to thick blankets with superior thermal performance.

  
  

• The physical characteristics of alpaca fiber, such as its range of colors, structure and resistance, make it possible to create garments of an exceptionally fine quality, luster and drape, properties difficult to replicate using any other textile fiber. The strength, density and curvature of the alpaca fiber make alpaca garments very resistance to wear and tear.

  
  

• Due to the hygroscopic characteristics of the alpaca fiber garments made of alpaca readily absorb moisture from the environment. In other words, the uncomfortable feeling of a "damp garment" is minimized in very humid climates.

  
  

• Microscopically, animals fibers have the appearance of a palm tree with scales. While the height of the scales in wool is between 0,65 to 0,90 microns, the alpaca fiber hardly reaches 0,25 microns. These characteristics make alpaca fiber much softer and smoother than other animal fibers or cotton.

  
  

• The physical characteristics of alpaca fiber allow the manufacturing of products with superior performance in extreme climates, in both cold as well as warm weather. Moreover, alpaca fiber is more flame resistant than vegetable or synthetic fibers. In case of fire, alpaca does not melt on to the skin as synthetics fiber do.

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