Stinky Jerseys?

[Biciclista]

I'm wearing alpaca right now. Have worn an alpaca sweater on a ride. I wouldn't do it all the time because Alpaca is kind of fragile. but it's sure nice stuff!

[indigoiis]

I'm wearing alpaca right now. Have worn an alpaca sweater on a ride. I wouldn't do it all the time because Alpaca is kind of fragile. but it's sure nice stuff!

Alpaca shouldn't be fragile. Of course, I have come across some imported items that kind of fell apart after an accidental washing.

Basically, if you wash on cold, even with agitation most alpaca holds up well... but if you have a really special piece that is more delicate, you would just soak and spin it, and then lay flat to dry.

My alpaca socks have been through many cycles of laundry and while they are fuzzier than when I first got them, they are tough and comfortable and keep my feet warm and dry!

And they don't smell! Yay alpaca!

[Biciclista]

i havae 3 different Alpaca sweaters, all catch easily - that's what i mean by fragile. I got them all at different times, so I assumed that was what the stuff was like.

[malkin]

Snagability may have more to do with the way the fiber is spun and then knit than what the fiber is.

[malkin]

Reading about alpaca, some old neuron fired and made me think "hollow."

http://www.dosalpacas.com/en/alpaca-fiber/

What do you know about that?!