How to look after your alpaca clothing
Alpaca is one of the finest and most luxurious fibres in the world. It is known for its softness, warmth, sheen, lightweightedness and durability – it won’t pill and will last much longer than synthetic, man made fibres. It is hypo-allergenic, naturally fire retardant and eco-friendly (both the fibre and the way in which the alpacas are raised are less damaging to the environment than competing materials).
Alpaca garments can be lightweight rather than chunky and thick, but still suprisingly warm. Alpaca allows the skin to breathe and wicks away moisture.
Alpacas are native to the high altitude South American Andean regions of Peru and Bolivia and are closely related to the llama.
All 100% alpaca Mamacha products are made with alpaca purchased from Michell, a well known alpaca manufacturer in Peru. We have tried and tested various alpaca suppliers and we consider Michell to provide the highest quality, softest alpaca. They produce a range of colours each season. Our jumpers and children's clothing that are made with 50% alpaca use an alpaca blend purchased from an alpaca manufacturer called Lanera, who in our opinion have the softest and best quality blends.
How do I wash alpaca?
Hand-knitted garments should be hand washed with gentle wool detergent at 30 degrees. Garments made from 50% alpaca and 50% acrylic can be machine washed on a gentle wool cycle with gentle detergent suitable for woollens. Lay garments flat to dry, and to prevent shrinking, do not dry garments on a radiator or in a very hot room. Alpaca does not soil or stain as easily as man made fibres as the fibre naturally repels dirt and moisture and does not soak up spills, so with good care you should find you don't need to wash your garments too frequently.
Let customers speak for us
I love this hat. I bought it to replace an identical one I’d lost. It’s warm and comfortable to wear and I can’t imagine getting through winter without it. So pleased to have another one!
Beautiful quality item with a lovely personal touch. In addition, Amy was so helpful and communicative. Highly recommended!
The Crochet beanie is beautiful the fit is perfect and the wool very soft and I love wearing it. I also love alpaca wool it’s very warm and soft.
I bought my partner the grey one for Christmas last year. He loved it, ethically sourced which is important to us and super warm and cosy. He requested another this year. I chose the raspberry colour and he was delighted again.
Many thanks Amy. Swift service, beautifully wrapped crew necked jumper received today. First class quality.
I love them and have used them fir many years. I have raynards syndrome and this product is a life saver.
Outstanding products from Mamacha. We are converts to alpaca. Warm and wonderful to wear . Very efficient service . Thank you.
This is a lovely jumper. The colour is exactly the same as the photo online and the cuff detail is very stylish. It's so warm and comfortable, that I couldn't resist and bought the slouch hat to go with it
Really happy with recent purchase of slouch beany. Super soft, high quality product with personal touches and ethical values. Really quick delivery too.
Beautiful waistcoats. Very warm and cosy. Lovely colours. Excellent customer service and very prompt delivery.
Thank you for these wonderful pieces! Top quality, elegant, and so warm. And thank you for the quick delivery and personal touch.
I simply adore this luxurious purple leg warmers!! Incredibly soft! Many thanks!
What a beautiful item, and such great quality. 5 star customer service and communication. My father was extremely please with his birthday Alpaca jumper. I will definitely recommend to friends and family
Love this hat, it's flattering and it's been on my head all winter
These jumpers are exceptionally well made. The wool is really thick and warm yet soft. I cannot fault Amy's commitment to customer service. She helped me find the right jumper size for my husband's birthday and her communication was amazing. I would definitely recommend this seller. Thank you Amy for all your amazing help.
