Alpaca Yarn blended with Mulberry Silk for a silky feel and colors that pop 200 ydss per skein-2 ply From the Huayaca alpacas at the farm

Alpaca yarn blended with Mulberry silk skeins - 200 yards each - 2 ply - Beautiful deep brown with pops of color that accent the yarn theme. Truly beautiful. Made from the fiber from our Huayaca alpacas (no animals are hurt in this process - their beautiful coat is sheared each spring to help keep them cooler in the summer months - it slowly grows back and they have a beautiful full coat for the cooler months)

Why alpaca?
-Alpaca fiber is superior in strength - far more durable than wool
-Due to the microscopic air pockets in the fiber, alpaca has unique thermal properties; allowing breathability on warmer days, and likewise trapping body heat in cold weather
- Alpaca fleece is smooth, referred to velvety "hand cloud" softness
-Alpaca is warmer, softer and lighter in weight than wool
-Alpaca fiber does not contain lanolin like wool; therefore harsh chemicals are not needed to process the fiber - better for the environment and causes fewer allergic reactions
-Alpaca is more resilient, therefore pilling or matting less than cashmere
-Alpaca is windproof and very resistant to stains
-Alpaca will not shrink if cared for properly
-Precipitation will not readily penetrate an alpaca garment
-Alpaca is wrinkle resistant