Baby alpaca top is a luxurious fiber highly valued by spinners for its softness and versatility. Here are some key features:
- Softness: Baby alpaca fiber is incredibly soft, often compared to cashmere. This softness is due to the fine micron count, typically around 22.5 to 26 microns12.
- Warmth: Alpaca fiber is hollow, providing excellent insulation. This makes it warmer than sheep wool3.
- Hypoallergenic: Unlike sheep wool, alpaca fiber does not contain lanolin, making it hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin3.
- Blending: It blends well with other fibers like merino, mohair, cashmere, angora, and silk, enhancing its versatility in spinning3.
- Durability: Alpaca fiber is strong and resistant to pilling, ensuring that the spun yarn remains durable and maintains its appearance over time3.
Baby alpaca top is a joy to spin, offering a smooth and fine drafting experience, resulting in yarn with a lovely loft and drape34. Have you tried spinning with baby alpaca before?
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