| Quality Trait |
Alpaca |
Cashmere |
Why |
| Thermal Insulation |
Excellent |
Moderate |
Alpaca fiber is very fine… between 16 and 30 microns, and has a unique hollow insulating core. |
| Fiber Strength |
Excellent |
Moderate |
Alpaca fiber is very strong resulting in more durable apparel. |
| Comfort |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Both fibers are very comfortable due to the low micron count. |
| Water Absorption |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Both fibers are water resistant as compared with other natural fibers. |
| Wear Resitance |
Excellent |
Moderate |
Cashmere is much more prone to ‘pilling’ due to its short length and delicate structure. |
| Wrinkle Resistance |
Excellent |
Moderate |
Alpaca is much more resistant making this material excellent for travel wear. |
| Stretch Resistance |
Excellent |
Poor |
Cashmere easily stretches and often ‘clings’ to you. |
| Source – Exclusivity |
Alpaca -Rare |
China mass produces over 67% of all cashmere products. Most of our alpaca products are crafted by small artisan shops in Peru. |