Alpaca Clothing
                            Alpaca Compared to Cashmere
Alpaca wool is considered a luxury fiber because it is as soft as cashmere and has the luster of silk. It is hypoallergenic (with zero
itch factor!), has a wonderful luster and even though it is light, it is also extremely warm.   Alpaca fiber is very strong resulting in
more durable apparel.   The chart below describes the basic comparisons of alpaca to cashmere:
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Wear Factor
 Alpaca
 Cashmere
 Comment
Comfort
 Excellent
 Excellent
 Both fibers have an excellent reputation for comfort.
Insulation
 Excellent
 Moderate
 Alpaca fiber is known for its insulating qualities.
Wrinkle Resistance
 Excellent
 Moderate
 Alpaca is much more wrinkle resistant than
cashmere.
Strength
Resistance
 Excellent
 Poor
 Unlike alpaca, cashmere can stretch and cling to you.
wear resistance
 Excellent
 Moderate
 Due to it's delicate structure, cashmere is more
prone to pilling than alpaca.
water absorption
 Excellent
 Excellent
 Both alpaca and cashmere are water resistant.
Fiber Stength
 Excellent
 Moderate
 Alpaca fiber is very strong resulting in more durable
apparel.
Availability
 Rare
 Common
 China produces almost 70% of all cashmere
products.  Most alpaca products come from Peru.