| We are exposed to too many chemicals and allergens | | | | carcinogenic. You can hand wash your alpaca wool in |
| in todays society. Alpaca fiber is rapidly gaining in | | | | mild detergent and steer clear of harsher chemicals. |
| popularity because it is softer, warmer, and stronger | | | | 3. Alpaca fiber repells water naturally. What a great |
| than sheeps' wool, but did you know that it has natural | | | | natural property! Not only do you stay dryer, but your |
| properties that can help you avoid chemicals and | | | | alpaca garment will be mold and mildew resistant. Mold |
| allergens? | | | | and mildew can trigger an allergic reaction and asthma, |
| An alpaca is a gentle fiber animal. No animals are killed | | | | irritation of tissues, infections, and toxic effects from |
| to harvest the luxurious alpaca fiber which is another | | | | mycotoxins (chemicals that molds produce). Having |
| reason people like alpaca wool. Below are five ways | | | | mold and mildew resistant alpaca can help you dodge |
| that an alpacas' fleece helps you avoid some harsh | | | | these problems. |
| chemicals and other irritants. | | | | 4. Did you know that alpaca fiber is naturally fire |
| 1. Alpaca fiber comes in 22 natural colors. No need to | | | | retardant? No need for those toxic fire proofing |
| use harsh dye products. The natural colors range from | | | | chemicals in alpaca wool like you find in synthetic |
| white and fawn to dark brown and black. Textile dye | | | | fibers. Avoid having these harsh chemicals next to |
| dermatitis is more frequent than people think. It's not | | | | your skin by wearing alpaca wool. |
| often tested for in standard allergy screenings. Darker | | | | 5. Alpaca fiber is nonallergenic. Alpaca wool naturally |
| dye colors are more problematic. You can avoid this | | | | fights dust mites. Dust mites are the cause of most |
| irritant by choosing natural colors made from alpaca | | | | asthmas, nasal allergies, and some eczemas. Owning |
| wool. | | | | alpaca can help cut down on dust mites. |
| 2. Alpaca fiber only needs to be cleaned with mild | | | | Bypass the problems caused by harsh chemicals and |
| detergent. No harsh chemicals need to be used to | | | | allergens by wearing alpaca products or using raw |
| clean the raw wool. No need to take it to a dry | | | | alpaca fiber to make your own felt or spin your own |
| cleaners where they use perchloroethylene. This is a | | | | yarn to make garments. Less chemical and allergen |
| neurotoxic chlorinated solvent that accumulates in the | | | | exposure will make you healthier. Try alpaca for a |
| fat, is a possible endocrine disrupter, and probably | | | | natural solution to todays irritants. |