Caring for accessories made from baby alpaca fibre is relatively simple, but it is essential to preserve their softness and quality.
Here are a few tips for looking after your baby alpaca accessories:
Our advice
– Hand washing: It is best to wash your baby alpaca accessories by hand to avoid any risk of deformation or damage. Use cold water and a mild soap specially formulated for wool or even your hair shampoo. or even your hair shampoo.
– Machine wash: In a small cotton net, choose a gentle cycle (” delicatelinen ” or “wool”) in cold water, spin at around 400 rpm and dry flat.
– Avoid hot water and rubbing: Avoid hotwater, which could damage the fibre, and vigorous rubbing, which could cause the wool to felt.
– Flat drying: After washing , gently squeeze out excess water from your baby alpaca accessories, then lay them flat on a clean towel to air dry.
– Do not tumble dry: Do not tumble dry, as this could cause shrinkage or damage to the baby alpaca fibre.
– Appropriate storage: When you are not wearing your baby alpaca accessories, store them in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. Add a few chestnuts to keep moths away from your cupboards, as they hate the smell.
A preserved textile treasure
By following these care tips, you can preserve the softness, beauty and quality of your baby alpaca accessories for many seasons to come.