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Alpaca Wool Makes Your Trek Experience Better Than Merino Wool
Avoid catching a cold and having to change your sweaty clothes during your hikes. Alpaca wicks more 90% of sweat while Merino only wicks 50%.
What Makes Arms of Andes Different
From Alpaca to Alpaca Wool Clothes to Hikers and Backpackers all over the world, Arms of Andes is there in every step of the process. No other brand is closer...
Harsher Environments: Better Fibers
Harsh weather conditions produce the best performing wool. Find out why Alpacas live in high altitude and what they do survive harsh weather conditions.
Alpaca: The Best Eco-Friendly Animal
Through their evolution, they developed fibers that does not retain water, protects against harsh sunlight and keeps you warm during winter. Even mixed with synthetic processing, other types of wool...
