How to wash alpaca sweaters?

Alpaca is getting a lot more attention these days, now that people are starting to notice how it tends to outperform other fibers like wool and synthetics. And why shouldn't I? Alpaca fleece has been around for millennia; Even ancient Inca kings recognized the unique qualities of the alpaca and reserved the "fiber of the gods" for use only by the rich and influential.

At Classic Alpaca, an alpaca products wholesale online store offering the best clothing, you will find

wholesale alpaca sweaters

, such as women’s and men’s

alpaca sweaters

,

alpaca cardigans

, alpaca sweater dresses and more. All our garments are made from 100% natural fiber and must be treated with care since this fine quality wool is very expensive and delicate. So when it comes to your alpaca wool sweaters, we know you’ve made an investment and you want to take the best care of that investment.

But less is known about the proper care and cleaning of alpaca garments. Although alpaca clothing can last for years, many people ruin their alpaca clothes (or avoid buying them in the first place) simply because they don't know how to clean and care for them, here we will give you some recommendations to learn all about alpaca and keep your clothes silky and soft for many years!

Alpaca repels dirt and odors, plus it is naturally antimicrobial, meaning bacteria won't live on your garments and minimal cleaning is needed.

Alpaca sweaters can be hand washed in cold water with a mild detergent.
- Woolite is not recommended.
- Do not use chlorine bleach.
- Do not shake or drain.
- Place on a towel and roll to remove excess moisture.
- Do not tumble dry: lay the product flat, reshape it to its original dimensions and let it dry naturally.
- Can be ironed; use the wool setting. Iron only once completely dry.
- Do not dry in the sun.

If you follow these tips, gleaned from experts, your fine alpaca garment will be clean and in good shape for many years. If you have further questions about the care of your fine alpaca items, feel free to contact us