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UNIQUE PROPERTIES:
Alpaca fur is superior to
most natural specialty fibers and embodies the most
desirable characteristics. Here are a few facts:
1. Comparable fineness to cashmere (measures about 20-22
microns)
2. Comparable smoothness to silk (smooth cell structure)
3. Strong natural fiber, stronger than mohair (fiber doesn’t
break). Three times stronger than sheep wool
4. Softer than cotton
5. Excellent insulating and thermal qualities through
cellular structure, warmer than goose down or new synthetic
fabrics like Gortex, five times warmer than sheep wool
6. Non-itch, hypoallergenic because of the absence of
lanolin (unlike wool)
7. Lightweight through hollow pocket cellular structure
8. Fade resistant
9. Natural oils repel dirt and dust
10. Non-shedding
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