Our first version of knitted baby mittens in silky soft. Knitted in Peruvian baby alpaca with a soft elastic around the wrist. A string between the gloves keeps them in place. We love the fine cuff - a design detail that stands out and gives a classic look.
Baby alpaca has several unique properties that make it a perfect material for babies. The softness is wonderful and the material has an insulating effect. This allows the booties to retain warmth in cooler temperatures and breathe when the heat rises. So excellent to have in the cart. Alpaca production is also generally more sustainable than other premium wool types, e.g. cashmere. That, and other reasons to choose baby alpaca for baby, you can read more about here.
Baby alpaca är ett fantastiskt material för bebisar på många olika sätt - inte minst för att det har sitt alldeles egna inbyggda fläckskydd. Hur funkar det då? Jo, fibern har vattenavstötande egenskaper, vilket innebär att vätskor inte sugs upp utan ofta enkelt kan duttas bort. Även olja och andra fetter stöts bort på grund av detta och baby alpaca attraherar inte heller damm.
Trots allt detta behöver du gievtvis tvätta dina alpaca-plagg då och då. Vi rekommenderar handvätt, men det går också bra att tvätta dina baby alpaca-plagg på ullprogram i tvättmaskinen. Använd då fintvättmedel och följ steg 4-6 nedan i instruktionerna för handtvätt när det gäller hur plaggen ska torkas.
Vid handtvätt rekommenderar vi att du följer dessa enkla steg.
1. Blöt plagget i ljummet vatten med ett milt tvättmedel (milt schampo passar lika bra).
2. Krama försiktigt ur plagget, men vrid eller tvinna inte - det kan leda till att det töjs ut och tappar form.
3. Skölj väl i kallt vatten och pressa försiktigt ut överflödigt vatten.
4. Lägg sedan mellan två handdukar och rulla för att suga upp ännu mera fukt.
5. Pressa rullen och rulla sedan ut plagget.
6. Lägg plagget på plant underlag och forma det till önskad form. Låt torka.
Svårare än så är det inte! Njut av ditt baby alpaca-plagg - och läs mer om materialet här.
FAQ: BABY ALPACA
How soft is baby alpaca?
Thanks to the fact that the fibers of the alpaca wool are both fine and long, the material is silky smooth and not at all prickly against the skin unlike many other types of wool. The term "baby" has nothing to do with the age of the alpaca, it is a classification term for the finest alpaca wool.
Does baby alpaca adapt to different weather conditions?
Yes it does. Baby alpaca insulates heat and is naturally water repellent. The wool has a unique construction with small air pockets, which allow it to retain warmth in cold weather while its breathability keeps the cool when the weather is hot. Perfect in the pram all year round.
Does baby alpaca maintain high quality?
Thanks to the length and strength of the fibers, the garments last a long time and the yarn doesn't felt. There is always some initial pilling, but this gradually subsides and is not a sign of poor quality. Baby alpaca provides for a smooth feel on your baby's delicate skin. A premium yarn for the conscoius parent.
How does baby alpaca affect sensitive/allergy prone skin?
Alpaca wool, unlike sheep wool, does not contain lanolin and is therefore not allergenic or irritating to the skin. It is also very soft and silky. Excellent for delicate baby skin.
Is baby alpaca sustainable?
Baby alpaca is a more ethical and sustainable alternative to cashmere. The alpacas are sheared by hand during the warm season and the shearing does not harm the animals. The wool that you get from one alpaca shearing is enough for up to five sweaters. It can be compared to shearing cashmere goats, where up to four goats are required for a single sweater. In addition, the alpacas are "environmentally friendly" in the sense that they graze without pulling up the roots of the plants they eat, unlike cashmere goats, which preserves the pastures. A truly eco-friendly attitude.