Our alpaca boiled wool is a study in warmth, structure, and quiet strength — a fabric that reflects both the intelligence of natural fibre and the precision of human refinement.
What Makes Alpaca Boiled Wool Different
Alpaca is known for its exceptional combination of softness, warmth, and strength. Each fibre is hollow, creating natural thermal insulation while remaining lightweight and breathable. The absence of lanolin — the wax found in sheep’s wool — makes it hypoallergenic and gentle against the skin.
After weaving, the fabric is boiled, or fulled, to compact and interlock the fibres. This process gives the material its sculptural density and warmth while maintaining pliability and drape. The result is a fabric that holds its form, resists wind, and moves easily with the body.
Natural Integrity: Undyed and Unaltered
We work exclusively with undyed, naturally coloured fibres, preserving the subtle tonal variations found in the alpaca’s coat — from ivory and fawn to grey and deep brown. This choice eliminates chemical dyeing and reduces water use, maintaining the purity and texture of the original fibre.
Every piece of fabric carries these quiet irregularities — small shifts in tone that give depth and authenticity to the surface. It’s a material truth that can only come from nature.
Fibre Selection and Performance
Each strand of alpaca is graded by hand for fineness, strength, and uniformity. With a micron count comparable to cashmere, alpaca offers a luxuriously soft touch but with greater resilience and longevity.
- Warmer than wool — due to its hollow-core structure.
- Softer than wool, stronger than cashmere.
- Naturally hypoallergenic and odour-resistant.
- Low pilling and high elasticity for lasting wear.
These qualities make alpaca boiled wool ideal for outerwear and sculptural silhouettes — durable, breathable, and quietly luxurious.
GOTS Certification and Responsible Sourcing
Our alpaca and virgin wool fibres are GOTS-certified, ensuring the highest environmental and social standards from farm to fabric.
- 100% traceable, mulesing-free fibre.
- Environmentally responsible washing and finishing.
- Fair labour practices throughout production.
This certification reflects our ongoing commitment to human-scale, transparent production — where every step honours both the maker and the material.
Care: Respecting the Fibre
Wool is naturally self-refreshing and requires minimal maintenance.
- Air between wears to release moisture and restore freshness.
- Steam to renew loft.
- Spot-clean gently with cool water and mild wool detergent.
- Reserve hand-washing for deep care.
To wear, to use, for days, for years.