Showing posts with label Fibers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fibers. Show all posts

Thursday, February 28, 2013

We believe...

We believe...
Silky Alpaca farms produce terrific
Alpaca Products in the U.S.A.


These super Boot Inserts are
made by the New England co-op.


Alpaca Fibers are breathable.

Give your feet an extra layer of comfort and
warmth with our alpaca boot inserts.
These alpaca felt inserts are naturally
hypoallergenic, odor resistant, and
over time will mold to create a perfect fit.


Boot Inserts
All Natural, American Alpaca Product!*

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Charcoal Grey

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Extra-Large: Men’s 12-15*

  •  Moisture wicking, to help keep your feet dry and comfortable.
  •  Semi Hollow, acting as an all natural insulator to trap warmth while staying lightweight.
  •  Hypoallergenic, Lanolin Free and Naturally Odor Resistant.
  •  An all natural, renewable fiber.
  •  3/8" thick.
  •  American alpaca product.
  •  Made in the U.S.A.
Care Instructions: Gentle Wash & Line Dry. Use Warm Water. Do not Iron or Dry Clean.

*One size only. The boot insert is "cut to fit".....and may be shaped and trimmed to fit your shoes and slippers.
Extra-Large can be trimmed to a womans size 6-7 shoe with enough left over to tuck into babies booties!


$10.00 per pair +shipping

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Sunday, November 27, 2011

PENDLETON Alpaca Blanket Project 2011

The Silky Alpaca Farms 
have a very special relationship with  
The Alpaca Blanket Project 
who has contracted with  
Pendleton Woolen Mills 
to make fantastic, lightweight and warm alpaca blankets.

We had sheering in May 2011


Suri Alpaca Fiber

You can order these items
(first come, first served…folks LOVE these blankets)
through Silky Alpaca 
Yup, the alpacas you see here are in each and every one of our 
Aaaa... Achew!!!!!
 Pendleton alpaca blankets!


 
Solid Light Brown Basketwave

Fawn/White Houndstooth

Solid White Basketwave

These blankets are 100%alpaca wool, appx 53 x 70”, and made in the U.S.A. –warm in winter, lightweight and breathable in summer!!  Once you sleep under an alpaca blanket, you will never want to sleep under any other kind of blanket again!



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 PENDLETON 
100% ALPACA WOOL BLANKET
Winter 2011-2012
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 SIERRA 100% ALPACA 
PENDLETON MOTOR ROBE
Made in the USA by Pendleton with 100% US bred alpaca. 
Solid brown basketweave design. Appx 53 x 70 inches. 
Dry clean (recommended) or machine wash delicate/air dry. 
 $179.00 + S&H $15.00 
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 SHASTA 100% ALPACA 
PENDLETON MOTOR ROBE
Made in the USA by Pendleton with 100% US bred alpaca. 
Solid white basketweave design. Appx 53 x 70 inches. 
Dry clean (recommended) or machine wash delicate/air dry. 
 $199.00 + S&H $15.00 
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ST HELENS 100% ALPACA 
PENDLETON MOTOR ROBE
Made in the USA by Pendleton with 100% US bred alpaca. 
White/fawn Houndstooth design. Appx 53 x 70 inches. 
Dry clean (recommended) or machine wash delicate/air dry. 
 $199.00 + S&H $15.00 
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Saturday, February 12, 2011

Fiber Information



White Dogs Alpacas' Suri Fiber

 Alpaca fiber is 4 times warmer than sheep's wool and as soft as cashmere.  It is very lightweight and “breathes.”  That is why we can wear alpaca sweaters in the spring and summer.   Here in the Pacific Northwest, we can wear it all year long.  Some of our best selling items from the farm co-op  are summer weight socks and heavy duty winter socks for skiers and snowboarders.

The huacaya(teddy-bear) alpaca fiber is hollow in the center of the hair shaft, making it very lightweight and very insulating.  The Suri(dread-locks) alpaca fiber is not hollow, but heavier and drapes like silk.  Both breeds can breed together, but this is not standard practice in North America.  When the two breeds are crossed, they are called “chilis.”  If a llama crosses with an alpaca, it is called a “huarizo.”  By keeping the breeds separate, the fiber is more predictable and we know exactly what to do with it.  Sometimes, we intentionally mix the fibers, like in the Silky Alpaca yarn and the Pendleton Alpaca blankets….but in a planned out process to maximize the best properties of each type of fleece.