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ARMS OF ANDES was awarded the Selected Brand of ISPO BRANDNEW! What does this mean? The jury of ISPO Brandnew, the largest Outdoor Industry Trade Show event, was impressed by our Alpaca Wool outdoor apparel. They have chosen us as one of the Selected Brand in the category: Outdoor Adventure out of more than 400 submissions. How did we win? Using innovative and functional wool Promoting sustainable and ecological fibers Implementing a business plan that allows transparency  Single sourcing from Peru  We are a startup brand (about 1 year old) What happens next: Production innovation: We plan coming out with Gloves, women shorts,...

Why alpaca wool is important to use when sleeping the outdoors

It is the middle of winter and it is very cold. What kind of clothing should one choose to prevent possible sickness? Traveling around the world and settling in the Netherlands, facing the cold winter use to be a challenge for me. You want something that will keep you warm, but not make you sweat. Here are steps to help prevent possible sickness during the winter: KEEP YOUR FEET WARM: Cold air enters easily through your feet giving you the chills. Our Alpaca socks are 56% alpaca wool and the rest nylon for durability. They are guaranteed to keep your feet...

Traveling around the world and settling in the Netherlands, facing the cold winter use to be a challenge for me. You want something that will keep you warm, but not make you sweat. Here are steps to help prevent possible sickness during the winter: KEEP YOUR FEET WARM. Cold air enters easily through your feet giving you the chills. Our Alpaca socks are 56% alpaca wool and the rest nylon for durability. They are guaranteed to keep your feet warm without feeling too hot.  BASE LAYER FOR INSULATION: Layering is needed in the winter. Wearing a large jacket will not...

Alpaca wool is better than merino. 

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