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How to Buy an Alpaca Sweater |
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Alpaca is synonymous with softness and luxury, and
the finest garments are still manufactured in Peru.
Quality counts, though, so be a savvy shopper.
After all, it took a year for an Alpaca to grow
enough wool for your sweater, and if taken care of
well, it will last a lifetime. Much more than
cashmere of wool as alpaca fiber is stronger and
longer
Find a large selection of first quality alpaca
sweaters at our wholesale web site:
AndeanArt (http://www.andeanart.com) |
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Prepare to part with some cash: This high-quality,
soft alpaca fiber is an investment, averaging $100
up for a 100 percent Alpaca sweater. |
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Feel the alpaca yarn: If it feels coarse or fuzzy,
it's a sign of poor quality. In the world of Alpaca,
softer is better. It feels "like butter" and cozy
and because it do not have lanoline it will not
itch. |
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Beware of bargains and mislabeling. In recent years,
Alpaca and sheep wool blends and also alpaca and
acrylic blends have been sold as 100 percent Alpaca.
If the price seems too good to be true, it probably
is. |
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The only way to get a sweater or garment in 100%
alpaca for a low price will be to get a hand knitted
- hand spooned one made in the highlands of the
Andes in Peru. Finishing will not be as careful as
the high end garments but you still be getting "the
real thing". |
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Overall Tips: |
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Many Alpaca items can be hand washed safely. Use
baby shampoo or gentle wash detergent and rinse
well. Washing actually makes Alpaca softer, allowing
the yarns to bloom. Dry flat! |
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Use a lint brush to remove pills, which should be
minimal on a good-quality garment. |
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