Alpaca Throws
100% alpaca. Woven in Peru. Warm without weight, soft without treatment — a throw that holds its quality year after year.
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Hypoallergenic
No lanolin. That is the compound in sheep's wool that causes most skin reactions. Alpaca does not have it. Safe for sensitive skin.
Temperature-adaptive
The fibre holds warmth when you are cold and releases it when you are not. It adjusts through the night. You do not have to.
Stays fresh
Alpaca resists bacterial growth naturally. No coatings, no treatments. The throw stays clean between washes longer than synthetic alternatives.
Durable
It does not pill or flatten the way wool blends do. The herringbone weave holds its structure. A well-kept throw lasts years, not seasons.
🇵🇪 PERU · Arequipa
About alpaca wool throws
Alpaca fibre holds air. That is what makes it warm in winter and comfortable in summer — the fibre adapts, without any synthetic treatment. It also contains no lanolin, which means no irritation. Most people who cannot wear wool have no problem with alpaca.
Most alpaca throws and blankets are made from blended fibres and sold on aesthetics. This one is 100% alpaca — the finest grade — and it shows in how it feels and how long it lasts. It does not pill. It does not flatten. It keeps its structure.
One alpaca wool throw. 130×180 cm. Sourced from Hometex Perú — made in the Andes, where alpaca breeding has been central to the local economy for generations. One product, because that is what we could stand behind.
Why alpaca wool is different
Most throws use wool blends, acrylic, or low-grade fibres. They feel reasonable in the shop and degrade within a season. Alpaca does not work that way.
The fibre is hollow. It traps warm air and holds it — which is why alpacas survive at 3,500 metres in the Andes. That same structure means the throw is lighter than it looks and warmer than its weight suggests. In summer, it breathes. You do not need to put it away.
The finest grade of alpaca is soft enough to wear directly against the skin with no prickle. If you have spent years avoiding wool because of how it feels, this is a different experience.
A well-kept alpaca throw lasts years. It is worth buying once.
The fibre
One shearing per year. 40% makes the grade.
Each alpaca is shorn once a year. It gives 2.5 to 4 kg of fibre. Of that, 40% reaches the finest grade — the rest does not. The fibre comes naturally in 9 colours. Blended, that creates 22 shades without any synthetic dye. Because alpaca contains less lanolin than wool, it also needs less water to process into yarn. Alpacas graze gently on grass tops and leave the soil intact.
Cold hand wash or a delicate machine cycle at 30°C. Mild detergent, no bleach. Do not tumble dry — lay flat and reshape while damp. Once or twice a year is enough for most use.
Yes. The throw is made from the finest grade of alpaca fibre — the first shearing, significantly softer than standard wool. Soft enough to wear directly against the skin with no prickle.
Most wool reactions are caused by lanolin — a natural grease found in sheep's wool. Alpaca does not contain it. Most people with wool sensitivity have no problem with alpaca.
No. Alpaca is more resistant to pilling and tearing than standard wool. The herringbone weave holds its structure. Cared for correctly, it stays the same quality for years.
130×180 cm. A standard throw size — works draped over a sofa, armchair, or across a bed.
Peru. The Arequipa, Cusco and Puno regions of the Andes — where alpaca breeding has been the backbone of the local economy for generations.
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