Our recommendations / Care tips for your alpaca items
🦙 Our recommendations for the care of alpaca fiber products
Your alpaca socks, mittens and clothing are soft, warm and durable… but they deserve proper care to last for years! Here is our selection of essential products to take good care of your alpaca fiber items.
1. Washing
- By hand, it's ideal:
- Use cold or lukewarm water (never hot) and a mild soap for delicate fibers.
- Do not rub vigorously, press the fabric gently.
- Rinse with clean water, at the same temperature as the wash.
- Machine wash (with care):
- If the label allows it, use the "wool" or "delicate" cycle on cold.
- Place the item in a washing bag to protect it.
- Dry cleaning:
- For delicate or heavily soiled items, or items made of natural fur, professional dry cleaning is recommended.
💡 Trick : By using suitable products, you will avoid felting, pilling and deformation of your items.
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1️⃣ Special detergents for alpaca
Washing your alpaca with regular detergent may damage it. Always use a detergent with gentle detergent and always in cold water.
✅ Unicorn Beyond Fiber Wash – Gentle detergent for wool and natural fibers
✅ Eucalan Wool Wash – Lavender scented, ideal for hand washing. No rinsing required.
✅ Eucalan Wool Wash – Unscented - No rinsing required
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AVOID USING THE DRYER AT ALL COSTS FOR ALL YOUR ALPACA ITEMS!
3️⃣ Protecting your alpaca clothing
❄️ Long-term storage : avoid moths and humidity with natural solutions.
✅ Anti-moth lavender sachets – Protects your clothes naturally
✅ Cedar wood for cupboards – Repels moths and keeps a good smell
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