Linnae hand felts these precious mitts out of 80% alpaca fibre that is grown, processed locally, and 20% wool. These mitts have soft closure strings made from alpaca, a mitten string to ensure they do not get lost, and completed with a luxurious trim of fine fur.
 
SIZING
Hand Circumference:
6 months = 11.5 cm
12 months = 12.5 cm
18 months = 14 cm
 
Tag Note:
If you would like to customize this item with the receiver's name on it, please write the correct name in your order notes and I would be happy to do this with no addition cost to you.
 
Alpaca Facts:
-Alpaca fibres are nearly completely hollow, whereas wool contains only pockets of air. This additional space creates greater thermal capacity.
-Alpaca is said to be three times warmer than wool.
-Since it lacks lanolin, it is considered to be hypoallergenic.
-Water resistant
-Equivalent softness, more warmth and higher wicking properties than merino wool.
-Alpaca has one of the highest tensile strengths of any natural fibre, second only to silk and some bast fibres (such as hemp and linen).
-Lower tendency to shrink than wool and cashmere.
-Historically, an Incan man's wealth was counted in textiles made from alpaca fibre.
 
NOTE:
This product may need up to 10 days to hand felt and hand sew. If you have any questions or need this item for a certain date please contact Linnae at: thebiegelfamily@gmail.com and she will do her best to get it to you for the time you need.