| |
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. |
Alpaca vs. Cashmere
