Caring for Alpaca
Alpaca products can last a lifetime if they are cared for properly. Please check our care instructions prior to washing your alpaca products. We generally recommend using an organic dry cleaning company to care for your items.
The Do Not’s
Do not machine wash
Do not use soap or heavy detergent
Do not bleach
Do not wring
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry products in, or expose products to direct sunlight
Washable Items
Please see individual care instructions for the items that can be hand washed.
Hand wash Items using cold water and a gentle detergent (our recommendation: The Laundress) Lay flat, reshape to original size and shape, and air dry in a well ventilated area Iron / steam with care
Olympus Sock
(Machine wash inside out / Cold gentle cycle / Do not bleach / Do not tumble dry / Do not iron)
Dixie Dog Sweater
(Hand wash cold / Do not bleach / use a towel to roll out excess water from product / Dry flat / Iron low)
Santos Polo
(Gentle wash cold, lay flat to dry, iron low. Do not bleach.)
Club Sweater
(Hand wash cold / Do not bleach / use a towel to roll out excess water from product / Dry flat / Iron low)
Storing Your Alpaca
Items are best kept folded (not hung)
We recommend storing your alpaca products in an airtight bag with cedar balls to preserve quality and deter moths.
Socks
This is the easy one. Gently hand wash in cold water. We recommend that you turn them inside out to avoid pilling. Never bleach. Lay flat or hang dry in a well ventilated area.
Just remember –
the better you take care of your alpaca, the better (and longer) it will take care of you.