Brushed Mohair & Alpaca Care
Cleaning
A vigorous shake will dislodge most dirt particles.
Washing
Soak in tepid water using mild detergent recommended for washing wool.
Gently agitate by hand to dislodge any dirt particles. Do not agitate unduly.
Rinse in clean, cool water and spin to rid excess water. A small amount of fabric softener can be used if desired.
Hang over a line or lay flat to dry.
When dry, a brisk shake or brush (with a hair brush) will restore the pile.
Do not tumble dry.
More About Mohair
Mohair is the long, silky hair of the Angora goat and is one of the most versatile textile fibres. Mohair has several unique properties that are not found in any other animal fibre:
Insulating capacity, mohair fibres do not conduct heat; mohair provides good insulation, even when wet.
Durability, mohair can be twisted and bent without damage to the fibre; it is the most durable animal fibre.
Strength, mohair is stronger than steel of the same diameter.
Elasticity, mohair is very elastic; it can be stretched up to 30%, and will spring back to shape; mohair garments resist wrinkling, stretching, or sagging.
Moisture transfer, mohair easily absorbs and releases moisture, moving perspiration away from the skin; it is comfortable to wear in cold and hot weather.
Lustre, one of mohair’s most important qualities is its ability to take dye and to display brilliant colors that resist fading by time or hard wear.
Lightweight, mohair’s smooth fibres can be made into fabrics that have a cooling effect; it is ideal for summer garments.
Non-flammability, mohair will not burn unless it is exposed to a direct flame.
More About Alpaca
Alpacas are descendants of camels and cousins to llamas. They evolved thousands of years ago developing a fine hair with remarkable softness, fineness, length, warmth, and strength. This dense fibre is a result of their harsh environment and the elevation in which they originated, the Andes Mountains of South America. Today we know that the Alpaca fibre is a natural insulator due to a hollow core in the fibre shaft.
Without lanolin found in many other fibres, as well as the composition of the fibre, free from cuticle, it is naturally hypoallergenic. Alpacas produce fibre with minimal guard hair, a course fibre, which means a substantial reduction in itch found in wool and other wool-like textiles. Naturally occurring in more than 22 colours, its versatility is unmatched.
Wool and Alpaca Boucle Care
Washing
Soak in tepid water using mild detergent recommended for washing wool.
Gently agitate by hand to dislodge any dirt particles. Do not agitate unduly.
Rinse in clean, cool water and spin to rid excess water. A small amount of fabric softener can be used if desired.
Hang over a line or lay flat to dry.
Do not tumble dry.