Why wear Alpaca Wear?
The extraordinary benefits of alpaca wool make it as if you're wearing a cloud. The softness and lightweight nature of alpaca wool creates a sensation of pure comfort against your skin. The hollow fibers make it one of natures' best kept secrets for Alpaca Socks. Alpaca wool is a natural wonder. It possesses thermo-regulating properties, keeping you warm in the coldest winters and cool during summer heat waves.
The alpaca fiber is also hypo-allergenic, making it a wooly dream come true for those fans of beautiful things with a sensitive skin or an allergy for wools containing lanolin. There's also a huge sustainability component that should be taken into account when deciding if alpaca items, such as Alpaca Slippers are for you Alpaca wool is a renewable resource, harvested by hand in Peru in harmony with Nature. Inkari is your entry point into the world of luxury alpaca wear and yes, you should indeed be treated like Inca royalty. So, embrace the warmth, indulge in the softness of mother Nature, and start on your journey that only alpaca wool will offer.
The Journey of Alpaca Wool
In the majestic Andes, where the air is crisp and the m ountains stand tall, a tale of exquisite wool begins. Deep in the Highlands, alpacas graze peacefully, their fluffy coats protecting them from the elements. In villages nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes, skilled artisans
carefully shear the alpacas once a year during Spring, cherishing their fibers as treasures from nature. Also known as 'the gold of the Andes'. Across winding paths and bustling auction markets, the fiber travels to Lima, where artisans clean, process and craft the fleece into magnificent creations.
Across the deepest oceans, the alpaca wool finds its way to Inkari HQ. After a quality check, the last stage of the journey unfolds from a click of a button into the hands of an alpaca fan. The joy of an alpaca, its warmth and softness, has arrived. Her journey has just begun.