Caring For Your Alpaca Products

Machine washing and drying of alpaca products is not recommended.

Hand washing

• Use cool water (85:F / 27:C max.) and a mild soap or shampoo. [Tearless baby shampoos work well]
• Never use chlorine bleach. Woolite is not recommended.
• If you have a several like-coloured pieces [ie. outfit, scarf/mitt/hat combo, ...] it is recommended they all are cleaned at the same time to avoid any colour changes from the washing process.
• Remove any excess water carefully, avoiding any wringling or twisting.
• Dry the product in a flat position out of direct sunlight. Block the product, reshaping it to its original dimensions.
• By hand, carefully remove any wrinkles and straighten seams and facings. Never use a brush.
• After the product has dried, touch up with a cool iron as needed.

Dry cleaning

• Inform the cleaner of any spot(s) or stain(s) on the garment.
• Ask the cleaner to use a fresh solvent in low heat and a process that does not involve tumbling.
• It is recommended that you find a dry cleaner that has previously dealt with alpaca garments.

Storing Your Alpaca Products

When it is time to put away your alpaca wear for the season, below are some tips to ensure they are safe for next season.

• Before storing, make sure that the item is completely dry.
• Keep moths out! Some ideas to protect from these pests:
  • store in a sealed cedar chest
  • store in a freezer (in a zip lock bag)
  • store in any other moth protected environment you may have for your other natural fiber products
  • dried lavender repels moths/pests
  • Do not use mothballs [you will never get that horrid smell out!]