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6 Must-Have Wool Items for Spring

March 2, 2020 Tags: alpaca wool, merino wool, throws & blankets, wool bedding, wool for spring, wool throw No Comments

Spring might finally have arrived, but it’s not quite time to put away the warm woolly jumpers and extra wool blankets. The evenings still have a distinct chill, and in many places snow is forecast over the next few days. This transition between seasons often sees balmy days one week and a snap frost the next, so we’ve rounded up 6 must-have woollens to keep you cosy, but not overheated, until summer properly sets in.

1. A thin merino wool base layer

The key to Spring dressing is to wear lots of layers. You can easily take things off if the sun comes out, and you’ll stay warm if the temperature is still wintery. Merino wool makes a great choice as a base layer as it’s soft to touch and helps wick away moisture from your skin. Choose a good quality garment and care for it properly, and it will last for many years to come.

2. Some toasty wool socks

While some might be desperate to get out their sandals, we aren’t quite ready to give up our snug wool socks just yet. A luxurious pair of alpaca wool socks will keep your toes toasty at night, and are great to wear inside walking boots for Springtime hikes.

3. A cosy wool throw

There’s nothing like curling up on the sofa in front of the fire, cozied-up in a soft wool throw while the Spring storms do their thing outside. Choose something lightweight yet warm, and it will work right through Spring and even into Summer if you’re a keen camper or like to sit outside in the evenings.

4. A stylish wool beret

Berets are timelessly stylish, and perfect for this changeable weather. A pure wool beret will protect your hair from a Spring shower whilst also looking chic and adorable. Channel your inner French woman and pair your beret with a trench coat, so that no matter what the weather, you always look polished and together. We love this zingy yellow felted beret for a pop of Springtime colour.

5. A wear-with-anything wool scarf

Keep yourself warm and ever-elegant with a wool scarf this Spring. Whether you’re riding the daily commute or walking in the wild, a scarf is the perfect accessory to any outfit.

6.Wool bedding

As well as being hypoallergenic and anti-bacterial, wool also has temperature-regulating properties, making it ideal for bedding. A wool-filled pillow or duvet will keep you snug without being too hot as the seasons change.

What’s the Difference Between Types of Wool?

March 16, 2019 Tags: alpaca wool, angora wool, cashmere, cashmere blankets, choosing wool throws, different types of wool, merino wool blankets, mohair throw, wool throws & blankets No Comments

Don’t know your merino from your mohair? Don’t worry, in this handy guide we’ll explain the differences between the most often-used types of wool. So you can make the right choice, whether you’re looking for a beautiful cosy blanket or a sumptuous sweater.

Mohair

Harvested from the angora goat, mohair is silky, soft and highly insulating. Often used for baby clothes, suits and blankets, mohair is resilient and dirt-resistant. Garments made from mohair have a lovely drape and the fibres take dyes particularly effectively, as well as having gorgeous natural colours.

Merino

Merino sheep are generally found in Australia and New Zealand. The fibres of this wool have small scales, making it a lightweight, fine wool that is perfect for base layers and blankets thanks to its great temperature-regulating properties.

Cashmere

One of the most luxurious types of wool, cashmere comes from the supersoft under layer of wool from the Kashmir goat in India, Tibet, China and Mongolia. Thanks to its softness and warmth cashmere is beloved for its silky feel in scarves, clothing and cashmere throws. Due to its rarity it tends to be more expensive and is less durable than other types of wool.

Lambswool

Taken from the first shearing of a lamb when they are six or seven months old, lambswool is very smooth and soft. It’s also resilient, hypoallergenic and perfect for garments that are worn next to the skin, or for bedding. It can only be harvested once, which makes it more expensive that ordinary sheep wool.

Alpaca

Once originally found in South America, fields of these fluffy, camel-like creatures are now commonplace around the world. Alpaca wool is silky and supersoft, with great insulating properties. It’s often used in blankets, knits and sportswear, and has a lovely range of natural colours. As well as being comfortable to the touch, alpaca wool is strong and pill-resistant.

Angora

Harvested from the angora rabbit, this wool is not to be confused with mohair, that comes from the angora goat. Due to its hollow fibres, angora is very lightweight and fine, and is often blended with other types of wool to make it less fragile. It has great temperature-regulating properties, is warm and cosy, and is resistant to odours.

Wool

If a garment’s label lists it as composed of ‘wool’ it refers to ordinary sheep wool. The scales on this wool are larger, which can make it feel itchy, but it is cheaper and very warm, making it great for larger pieces like wool throws.

To read more about the benefits of wool go here and here.

Mix & Match – Natural Fabrics that Go Together Really Well

March 25, 2016 Tags: alpaca wool, cashmere, cotton, linen, matching fabrics, natural fabric, Natural Fabrics, natural fibre, wool, wool throw, wool throws, woolme No Comments

With the season of late night walks and afternoon teas in the park finally here the biggest dilemma is what to wear and how to make yourself feel warm and cosy. To ease things for your we have prepared a list of great natural fabric combinations that not only look great together but will make you feel cosy and great as well.

Alpaca Fleece – the Warm and Luxurious Fibre

March 12, 2016 Tags: alpaca wool, alpaca wool blanket, alpaca wool blankets, alpaca wool throw, alpaca wool throws, alpacas, wool throws No Comments

Everyone loves the lovely fluffy cousins of llamas – alpacas, but how many of you know that they are the ones that produce the amazingly soft wool used to make the softest ever cosy alpaca wool throws? It is about time you find out more about these lovely creatures and the amazing fleece that they produce.

Choosing the Perfect Wool Blanket for Your Personality

February 1, 2016 Tags: alpaca blanket, alpaca blankets, alpaca throw, alpaca throws, alpaca wool, alpaca wool blanket, alpaca wool blankets, alpaca wool throw, alpaca wool throws, merino wool, merino wool throw, merino wool throws, throws & blankets, throws&blankets, wool, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool throw, wool throws & blankets No Comments

Believe it or not – no one else in the world is just like you. Your physical appearance, your voice and personality traits – your habits, intelligence, personal tastes – all these make you one of a kind. With your uniqueness comes the challenge of getting everything in your own way. With weather staying chilly we all want to stay warm, and wool throws are one of the best choices to do that.

Wool Throw Types and Benefits of Choosing Them

October 24, 2015 Tags: alpaca blanket, alpaca blankets, alpaca throw, alpaca throws, alpaca wool, alpaca wool blanket, alpaca wool blankets, alpaca wool throw, alpaca wool throws, cashmere, cashmere blanket, cashmere throw, cashmere throws, merino throw, merino throws, merino wool, merino wool throw, merino wool throws, wool, wool blanket, wool blankets No Comments

With winter just around the corner and the cold weather approaching faster and faster each day, everyone starts thinking about warmer clothes and cosy candle-lit atmosphere. One of the most trendy and all in all great choices for warming yourself up in the autumn is wool throws.

Alpaca Throws for Gorgeous and Comfortable Home

April 18, 2013 Tags: alpaca blanket, alpaca blankets, alpaca throw, alpaca throws, alpaca wool, alpaca wool blanket, alpaca wool blankets, alpaca wool throw, alpaca wool throws, throws&blankets, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool throw, wool throws No Comments

As you all probably know alpaca throws are made out of alpaca animal (which are bread in the mountains of Peru) wool. Being soft and smooth as well as very warm, alpaca throws are appreciated addition to every home.

Items made from alpaca wool fibers can retain heat and regulate the body temperature and therefore they are perfect companions in chilly winter weather.

Alpaca thorws

Interesting fact is that the age of the animal does not determine the softness of the fur – both young and old animals provide alpaca wool that is suitable to make very soft products like alpaca throws, alpaca blankets, alpaca garment.

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.

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.

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