FAQs About Our Alpaca Socks
Are alpaca socks warm?
Yes, alpaca socks are very warm while not restricting breathability. Due to the naturally hallow structure of the fiber, alpaca wool insulate your natural body temperature without raising it. This means your feet to stay warm without overheating or sweating.
Are alpaca socks itchy?
Itchiness usually depends on the quality of alpaca used. Higher quality alpaca wool (such as "Royal Baby") has no itch, while coarser grades of alpaca wool may. This is why we focus on utilizing the right grade of alpaca wool for all of our Warrior Alpaca brand socks.
Are alpaca socks durable?
Alpaca socks are very durable and on average provide 3x the number of wears compared to typical cotton socks. This means a pair of alpaca socks will last much longer. They are not however indestructible. Depending on natural pressure points of the foot, you can still spots that wear more quickly as this would occur with any sock.
Are alpaca socks machine washable?
Yes! Warrior Alpaca Socks are machine washable. For longest sock life, we recommend turning the socks inside out, washing in cold water, and laying them flat to dry. They can be machine dried however this can cause pilling with some natural fiber socks.
