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Read our latest news and features, discussing everything from the properties of alpaca wool, to gear lists for hiking and traveling; from ideas about living more sustainably, to information about traveling and hiking in Peru. Browse our articles or use the search button to find what you're looking for.
Is Alpaca Warm? Is Alpaca Itchy? Alpaca vs Merino
Alpaca wool is warm and non-itchy. It’s like merino, but better (in our opinion!), so perfect for your hikes and outdoor adventures.
Alpaca Pack: Essentials for minimalist backpacking and trekking
Alpaca wool is lightweight, breathable and odor-resistant, meaning you can pack less and travel lighter. You’ll love alpaca wool if you’re a minimalist backpacker.
Is Alpaca wool more or less itchy than Merino?
The outdoor community has embraced merino wool as one of the best fibers for adventures, but some still find it itchy. What about alpaca wool?
What is Baby Alpaca?
Baby alpaca wool is often thought of as one of the more luxurious fibers, but what is it and is there anything more luxurious?
The Best Alpaca Sweaters
An alpaca wool sweater is a perfect part of your outdoor layering system or travel wardrobe and here are the reasons why.
Sustainable Clothing Checklist
Understanding what makes clothes sustainable can get very confusing. Brands are often accused of green washing, cherry picking an ecological benefit in their clothes and claiming they are a sustainable brand. We at Arms of Andes, as manufacturers, have made it our mission to break down all parts of making clothes to get to what truly makes clothing eco-friendly.
Can we wear alpaca wool in the summer?
The short answer is YES. It sounds crazy, doesn't it? Contrary to preconceived ideas, wool can be worn all year round.
Open Range Alpacas
Alpacas thrive - and produce more wool - in their natural environment, so being able to roam free in the mountains is key.
WHAT IS ALPACA WOOL?
Alpaca wool can be considered as nature's superior functional fiber, having developed in harsh and variable weather conditions in the Peruvian Andes.
