You don’t need to wash this garment often. We recommend that you wear the shirts and/or Hoodies around 8 -10 times before washing so that they get broken-in to your body shape. Even if you are active and sweating in it, just hang it up. Alpaca does not retain odors and doesn’t support bacterial growth. Since it is an animal fiber, it is susceptible to moth damage, so you will want to store it so that moths can’t get to it just like you would with wool. However, washing will not harm your Hoodie.

Peruvian Alpaca is one of the most luxurious natural fibres in the world, supremely warm in winter yet cool and elegant in summer. Our Alpaca fibre comes from alpacas that live in high altitude locations in the Andes Mountains of Peru along with llamas and vicunas, many living free grazing at high altitudes, and also semi-domesticated living on farms. The clean air, richness of flora and fauna, and the unique ecosystem allow Andean species to thrive, and to provide us with the most fantastic fibres in the world. Since Alpaca is a natural fiber with variability, weights can fluctuate from lot to lot. The weight of the Women’s All-Paca Hoodie ranges from 8 - 12 ounces, depending on size. Regular Fit” Style– Not too snug and not too loose. It looks great and allows for a full range of motion. Natural fibers perform at their optimal level when allowed a little room to breathe. Our fabrics are tested at various Southeastern USA testing labs that utilize standard ASTM Test Methods. Regular Fit” Style - Not too snug and not too loose. It looks great and allows for a full range of motion. Natural fibers perform at their optimal level when allowed a little room to breathe.

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Alpaca wool is 100% Biodegradable and Recyclable. You could compost one of our cardigans - although we'd prefer you to wear it for as long as possible first. Width measurements are made by laying the shirts/hoodies face-down flat on a table and measuring the width in inches from armpit to armpit. The bust measurement is the circumference around your torso, under your armpits. To find the size that will fit you best, we suggest to get one of your garments that fits you well, and measure it as described above, then choose the size that most closely matches.

Handmade Ethnic Clothing and Alpaca Clothing Handcrafted ethnic clothes for men, women and children Discover ALPACA. Combine the above with our simple, timeless design and Eureka! Here at Samantha Holmes, we like to create sustainable alpaca clothing and accessories which will last you for years. Forget recycled polyester, give your cashmere a break and try our alpaca knitwear instead. Welcome to Gamboa, the leading online retailer of Alpaca Clothing made from the finest alpaca fabric.Where we bring you the finest collection of alpaca clothing and accessories from Peru and Bolivia. We take pride in offering high-quality and sustainable clothing made from natural fibers of alpaca wool.

Alpaca wool does not contain lanolin and therefore needs much less processing than sheep’s wool. No harsh chemicals and very little water needed. Since 2003, Samantha Holmes has been clothing happy customers around the world in butter soft alpaca scarves and shawls, sweaters and cardigans, cosy knitted hats and gloves. Newborn babies have grown up treasuring their alpaca comfort blanket and mothers have saved our alpaca fur booties and baby bonnets as heirlooms for future generations. Each piece is individually handcrafted by our skilled artisans in Peru. Use any normal detergent. Do not use “washing Soda”, Chlorine OR Peroxide bleaches, or “Oxygen Cleaners” Just imagine, a clothing fibre which is hypoallergenic, weightlessly warm, uniquely soft, biodegrable, recycable and extremely hardwearing (ie it doesn't pill and bobble) .... The fabric is very stretchy, so there can be some measurement fluctuations depending on how the fabric is laid out and measured.