Care & Washing

First of all, you need to know that Alpaca fiber is a naturally an anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and odor-resistant fiber, so your alpaca items probably don’t need to be cleaned as often as you think. 

Second, the most important thing to know when washing your alpaca garment is that agitation and heat shrink destroy the fiber. 

That said, here is how to care for your alpaca garments to keep them silky and soft for years to come:

• Handwash
• Cold water
• Use shampoo or a special detergent
• Soak for 2 or 3 minutes
• Squeeze with care
• Drying in shadow on a flat surface