Comparative Chart
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100% Baby Alpaca Wool |
Traditional Cashmere |
Standard Sheep Wool |
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Thermal Insulation |
Excellent Naturally hollow fibres trap air efficiently |
High Excellent warmth-to-weight ratio |
Moderate Dense but requires more weight for warmth |
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Weight and Feel |
Featherlight Incredibly light and silky on the skin |
Lightweight Soft, lofty, cloud-like |
Heavy Can feel bulky and restrictive |
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Hypoallergenic |
Yes Contains no lanolin; zero skin irritation |
Mostly Low lanolin, generally well tolerated |
No High lanolin often causes irritation |
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Durability and Strength |
Exceptional High tensile strength; highly resilient |
Delicate Prone to wearing thin over time |
Good Tough but can lose structural shape |
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Pilling Resistance |
High Long, smooth fibres resist friction |
Low to moderate Short fibres pill easily with friction |
Low Friction quickly causes fuzzy surface bobbles |
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Eco-Footprint |
Minimal Alpacas gently graze without destroying roots |
High Overgrazing herds can cause severe soil desertification |
Moderate Requires intensive land and water processing |