Blankets

7. Natural oils repel dirt and dust

6. Non-itch, hypoallergenic because of the absence of lanolin (unlike wool)

5. Excellent insulating and thermal qualities through cellular structure, warmer than goose down or new synthetic fabrics like Gortex, five times warmer than sheep wool

4. Softer than cotton

3. Strong natural fiber, stronger than mohair (fiber doesn?t break). Three times stronger than sheep wool

2. Comparable smoothness to silk (smooth cell structure)

1. Comparable fineness to cashmere (measures about 20-22 microns)

Here are a few facts:

Alpaca fur is superior to most natural specialty fibers and embodies the most desirable characteristics.