The War of the Wools: Alpaca Socks vs. Merino Socks In the world of wool, a few big players reign supreme — cashmere, mohair, angora, alpaca and merino. All have their benefits, but which one is the hero of the sock drawer? Today, we’re stacking up two of the biggest contenders, alpaca vs. merino, for a showdown like you’ve never experienced.What is Alpaca and Merino Wool?Alpaca WoolAlpaca wool …

Addressing the 8 most common myths that surround the alpaca industry and textile production.Myth 1 – Alpacas roam freely in the wild.Fact - Unlike animals we are familiar with in the United States, there is no such thing as a wild alpaca. Alpacas have been domesticated for thousands of years. Alpacas originated in Asia and migrated to the Americas literally millions of years ago, becoming extinct …

With 26 bones and many joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, the human foot is very complex. In a lifetime, each person logs an average 70,000 miles on their feet. With all that use on such a small percentage of our body it’s a wonder we get around at all! Kind of gives you a new respect for your feet, doesn’t it? That’s why proper foot care, and wearing the right socks and shoes is essentia …

Perhaps you've begun to see the term “Alpaca” used when talking about knits and accessories. If so, you may wonder just what alpaca is, and why it is different from other wools. You can find endless technical information regarding alpaca on the web, however, there is one main reason why consumers can't get enough– it simply feels better to wear than any other textile.Alpaca feels better becau …

I get asked all the time for 100% Pure Alpaca socks. People believe that if there is more alpaca in a pair of socks they are a higher quality... Is that in fact the case?The highest quality alpaca socks are made up of three components and vary greatly depending on the end use...1) The right quality of Alpaca must be chosen respectful of the final product. Alpaca comes in five grades …