Alpaca vs. Cashmere

Items	Alpaca	Cashmere	Why?
Thermal Insulation	Excellent	Moderate	Alpaca fiber is very fine... between 16 and 30 microns, and has a unique hollow insulating core.
Fiber Strength	Excellent	Moderate	Alpaca fiber is very strong resulting in more durable apparel.
Comfort	Excellent	Excellent	Both fibers are very comfortable due to the low micron count.
Water Absorption	Excellent	Excellent	Both fibers are water resistant as compared with other natural fibers.
Wear Resistance	Excellent	Moderate	Cashmere is much more prone to 'pilling' due to its short length and delicate structure.
Wrinkle Resistance	Excellent	Moderate	Alpaca is much more resistant making this material excellent for travel wear.
Stretch Resistance	Excellent	Poor	Cashmere easily stretches and often 'clings' to you.
Source - Exclusivity	Alpaca - Rare	Goat - Common	China mass produces over 67% of all cashmere products. Most of our alpaca products are crafted by small artisan shops in Peru.

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