Caring for Alpaca
Naturally soft, breathable, and enduring. With proper care, your pieces will remain beautiful for years to come.
A Few Golden Rules
Treat your alpaca with the same care it gives you — gently and thoughtfully.
Don't Over-Wash
Alpaca fibers naturally repel dirt and odors. Simply airing out your piece between uses keeps it fresh.
Hand Wash Gently
Use cold water and a mild wool detergent. Turn inside out to prevent pilling. Never use bleach or harsh chemicals.
Machine Wash With Care
Use a delicate wool cycle, cold water, low spin. Place in a mesh laundry bag and avoid overloading.
No Tumble Dryers
Press in a towel to remove moisture, then lay flat to dry. Reshape while damp. Never hang.
Steam or Low-Heat Iron
Use a cloth barrier when ironing, or hang in a steamy bathroom to release wrinkles.
Pilling is Normal
Use a sweater stone or cashmere comb. Lightly brush in one direction to remove pills.
Cleaning Your Pieces
Dry Cleaning
Dry cleaning is the best option to maintain the integrity of your blankets and ponchos. We recommend using a trusted dry cleaner familiar with natural fibers, and instructing them not to steam press or machine tumble.
Hand Washing
For most items, gentle hand washing is best:
- Fill a basin with cold water and a small amount of mild wool or baby shampoo
- Submerge the item and gently swirl — do not rub or agitate
- Let soak for 3–5 minutes
- Rinse thoroughly in clean, cold water until soap is gone
- Press water out gently — never wring
- Lay flat on a clean towel to dry
What to Avoid
- Hot water or high temperatures
- Standard detergents or bleach
- Hanging while wet
- Tumble drying
Drying, Steaming & Storage
Drying
Always lay your item flat on a towel to dry, shaping it gently. Avoid hanging, which may distort its shape.
Steaming
- Use a handheld steamer on the lowest setting to remove wrinkles
- Avoid direct ironing — it can flatten the fibers
Storing
- Store only when completely dry
- Fold and place in a breathable cotton bag
- Avoid plastic bags or airtight containers
- Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture
- Add lavender sachets or cedar blocks (not mothballs) for freshness
By Product Type
Blankets & Ponchos
- Clean only when needed — usually once or twice a season
- Preferably dry clean
- If washing at home, hand wash in cold water with mild detergent
- Soak without agitation. Do not wring. Rinse gently.
- Press water out with a towel. Lay flat to dry.
- Reshape and avoid sun or heat while drying
Hoodies
- Hand wash in cold water using a gentle detergent
- Turn inside out to minimize friction and reduce pilling
- Gently press out water with a towel — do not wring
- Lay flat to dry in a well-ventilated area, reshaping as needed
- Steam or iron on low heat with a cloth barrier