ALPACA YARN
A TRULY ETHNIC AND LUXURIOUS FIBRE, similar to wool but better in every way.
We are thrilled to be able to offer for the first time in New Zealand, Alpaca knitting yarn from one of Peru's leading manufacturers.
Alpaca knitting wool is both thermal and hypoallergenic
It is classified as a rare specialty fibre, five times warmer than sheeps wool, more luxurious than cashmere, it is silky soft, warm and durable with unique thermal properties due to the microscopic air pockets found in the fibre, it has more 
thermal capacity than almost any other animal fibre. This contributes to the creation of lightweight apparel with very high insulation value, these pockets allow the user to breath through it on warm days, and likewise trap body heat in cold weather. It is also elastic and non-flammable. Alpaca fibre does not itch as wool often does, because it does not contain lanolin and other oils in the fleece, with a smooth cell structure, its extraordinary fineness of handle mean that alpaca garments are both hypoallergenic and luxuriously soft on your skin. Excellent for babies as well as adults.
24 Natural shades of alpaca fibre
The need for dyeing is reduced, giving an infinite array of natural colours produced by blending these wool fibres, this amazing spectrum of colours delights hand knitters and industrial manufacturers alike, making it an attractive alternative for top designers world-wide. Their intrinsic beauty will grow in popularity as demand for non-dyed natural fabrics by health conscious consumers expands. The versatility, strength and resilience of the Alpaca fibre allows it to be transformed into knitted and woven garments, accessories and crafts. Alpaca is also easily dyed into a selection of lovely fashionable colours, this millenary fibre is commercially spun with state of the art technology and processed in Peru.
Stonger than mohair, finer than Cashmere....
Alpaca's have been prized for their fibre since Pre-Incan times due to the properties and quality of their wool (hair). Wearing a 100% alpaca garment inspires superlatives like,"it is stronger than mohair, finer than cashmere, smoother than silk, softer than cotton, warmer than goose down, or the new synthetic fibres like Gortex, breathes better than thermal knits"
We have a lovely selection of luxurious 100% baby Alpaca knitting wool, in completely natural un-dyed, plus dyed fashionable colours. This knitting wool comes in 50 gram flat balls, 113m.
Using 4mm needles, tension is 5.5 sts = 1". Hand wash - Dry Flat Count 4/9nm
Wear an Alpaca garment and you will discover why the ancient Inca's called this remarkable fleece the ' FIBRE OF THE GOD'S'
R J Distribution.
Importers and distributors of finest Peruvian 100% Baby Alpaca 8 ply knitting yarn.