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Alpaca Wool: Throws and Clothing

October 17, 2012 Tags: alpaca blanket, alpaca blankets, alpaca clothes, alpaca clothing, alpaca scarf, alpaca scarves, alpaca throw, alpaca throws, alpaca wool, alpaca wool blanket, alpaca wool blankets, alpaca wool throw, alpaca wool throws No Comments

Alpaca throws and clothing are on high demand and popular for several reasons. The alpaca wool fibers are similar to ones of sheep but warmer and do not have poky fibers that make other wool fabrics itchy and not that comfortable to wear.

Alpaca wool products make a perfect choice for those who have skin and other allergies but still want to wear wool or use it at home. Sheep’s wool is full of lanolin and this makes it unsuitable for allergic people or those with sensitive skin to wear. Simple as it seems, this is still an important reason that contributes to popularity of alpaca throws, blankets, clothing and accessories.

3 Main Attributes of Wool (Throws, Blankets, and Clothes)

October 10, 2012 Tags: alpaca throw, alpaca throws, alpaca wool, alpaca wool throw, alpaca wool throws, cashmere throw, cashmere throws, cashmere wool, merino wool, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool clothes, wool scarves, wool throw, wool throws, wool yarn No Comments

Wool and products made of it (like wool throws, blankets, wool clothing) are experiencing a revival some last years as the textile market is in a great demand of natural materials. Wool throws and blankets were used for many centuries to keep people warm. By discovering and implementing the method of cutting and combing people started the extensive use of wool to make things that bring warmth and coziness as well as protection. Throws and blankets are among the most popular wool products. Angora, alpaca throws, even cashmere throws found their places is many homes.

To consider oneself a wool-educated person, one has to know the main attributes of wool.

Wool Throws and Rugs Keep Your Home Warm and Cozy

October 4, 2012 Tags: wool blanket, wool blankets, wool rug, wool rugs, wool throw, wool throws No Comments

Both wool throws and rugs are meant to keep you warm and comfortable. Natural wool throws will protect your body against the chill while wool rugs will keep your feet warm. Not only that – wool rugs make flooring cozier and smoother and a way nicer to your feet.

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Benefits of pure wool throws were discussed a lot in our blog, let’s talk more about wool rugs today.

Feeling Warm and Cozy with Alpaca Wool

September 12, 2012 Tags: alpaca blanket, alpaca blankets, alpaca throw, alpaca throws, alpaca wool, alpaca wool blanket, alpaca wool blankets, alpaca wool throw, alpaca wool throws, alpaca wool yarn No Comments

Every autumn and winter, lots of people look for at least one or two additional layers to put on in order to keep warm and stay healthy. Very often a layer of those is made from wool – sheep wool. Unfortunately, it is apparent that most people have never heard of alpaca wool, angora wool or cashmere wool.

Alpaca animal resembles a llama and both originated in the southern Andes, areas that today are part of Peru and Bolivia. In later years alpacas have been most successfully exported to many other countries – e.g. the United States, Australia, and are now bred for their exquisite wool.

How to Care for Wool Throws (4)

August 16, 2012 Tags: wool blanket, wool blankets, Wool care, wool throw, wool throws, wool throws & blankets No Comments

Let‘s continue our series of articles of how to care for wool throws and blankets.

How to prevent lint on wool throws and blankets

It’s in the nature of wool throws (and all wool items for that matter) to attract lint. The lint on dark colored wool throws & blankets (black, brown, grey) will show up much more. The tendency of wool products to attract lint is natural and there isn’t a lot one can do to avoid that natural habit, but fortunately there are some actions you can take to lessen its effect on your wool throw.

The first advice is to make the proper decision when purchasing your wool throw (when this is possible). As dark colored wool blanket will generally show up more lint so (and if this is what bother you in the first place) opt for lighter when you are picking out your wool throw or blanket.

How to Care for Wool Throws (3)

July 24, 2012 Tags: wool blanket, wool blankets, Wool care, wool throw, wool throw & blanket, wool throws, wool throws & blankets No Comments

We continue our articles about how to care for wool throws.

How to protect my wool throws from moths?

Wool throws & blankets can be damaged by moths when they are not being used for some time and/or stored in some quiet storage place. Wool throws in some dark dry place with little human traffic is an ideal place for moths to lay their eggs there. The wool larvae then develop from the eggs and they will feed on the wool making the damage to your throw or blanket or any other wool item.

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To avoid this you should use airtight storage bags to keep your wool throws when you are not using them for longer intervals of time. It unlikely though, a moth damage would occur you put your wool throws away for just a little bit at time. To be on the safe side, always store them completely cleaned and brushed.

How to Care for Wool Throws (2)

July 13, 2012 Tags: wool blanket, wool blankets, wool throw, wool throw & blanket, wool throws, wool throws & blankets No Comments

We continue our article about how to care for wool throws.

What if my wool throw shrinks?

The most common issue people face after washing their wool throws & blankets is shrinkage. And this is really a problem. This happens when wool items are washed in too warm or even hot water, or dried outside in a direct sunlight. Your wool throws will also shrink if dried in a dryer.

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It is a common problem and a very annoying one because wool blankets once shrunk, will stay this size forever. They cannot be resized back to their previous size.

Functions of Throws & Blankets

June 29, 2012 Tags: 100% alpaca throw, 100% alpaca throws, 100% wool, blanket wool, blankets wool, merino throws, merino wool, throw wool, throws & blankets, throws&blankets, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool throw, wool throws 1 Comment

Let’s first define what throws & blankets are and then speak of their functions. Blanket is a special form of bed linen. A medium size blanket usually has the size of three feet by five feet. It is used to cover oneself while sleeping. A throw is a very similar home textile item and the only significant difference between them is the purpose of using. A throw serves mainly for decorative purposes.

Throws & blankets nowadays can be produced from wide array of fabrics – there can be wool throws & blankets, they can be made of cotton, silk, velvet, fur, chenille, a mixture of cotton and polyester etc. It’s important to mention that when choosing the material of your throw or blanket the purpose of usage has to be kept in mind. Mainly – whether you buy this piece of textile as a bed linen or only for decorative function.

Cleaning Your Wool Throws

June 15, 2012 Tags: wool blanket, wool blankets, wool throw, wool throw & blanket, wool throws, wool throws & blankets No Comments

An important question that people usually ask concerning wool throws is, how should I clean them? The thing is this type of blankets & throws require very little special attention. Here we gathered some tips on how to clean and care for your wool throw or blanket. It’s important to know that unless you have had major accidents with dirt and spill, a wool throw should only be cleaned once or twice a year.

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1. If the need to remove dirt or other debris from your wool throw or any other wool item arises, in most cases you can solve this with a simple brush – just brush the item lengthwise and your blanket will look great.

100% Alpaca Throws: Top Quality and Comfort

May 23, 2012 Tags: 100% alpaca throw, 100% alpaca throws, alpaca blanket, alpaca blankets, alpaca throw, alpaca throws, wool throw, wool throws, wool throws & blankets No Comments

Alpaca is an animal of the camelid family which lives in the high altitudes of the South American Andes. They are gentle creatures appreciated for their ability to produce a superb, heavy fleece of fine, strong fiber that is considered one of the most luxurious in the world. Alpaca fleece is used to produce a variety of products and 100% alpaca throws are among the most popular. Alpaca wool lacks lanolin and this makes it hypoallergenic. And the presence of tiny air pockets in the fiber ensures not only lightness of the wool, but also its excellent insulation properties. All this results in quality alpaca throws that are unbelievably soft and ideal for keeping one nice and comfy when there’s a chill in the air!

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Alpaca wool comes in a variety of colors – solid white, black and different shades of them as well as mixes of brown and grey in between.

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