knitted sweater made of alpaca wool
Why do we knit?
In short, we knit to make the world a better place, to support Peruvian knitters financially, so that you as a customer can wear exquisite knitted clothing with timeless elegance and first-class wool quality for many years and to do something for the environment.
What are knitted sweaters with experience values?
You are looking for a fashionable sweater that reminds you of something positive. You feel elegantly dressed in wool, the sweater makes you bold, you love the feeling of the soft wool on your skin, you can smell the alpaca wool and it is your favorite sweater that you wear every day. This is your wool experience.
Why do classic colors create a timeless fashion style?
It's a psychological question. Timeless colors give a positive expression, have a connection to nature, convey strength and warmth. I think that these colors give us trust and a sense of security. That's why we like to wear this color. These natural colors are the strength of our alpaca wool sweaters. We often experience that the same model is bought in different colors. That's probably because color feels different. Every color has its own perceived properties.
Why is knitwear so versatile and individual?
When we talk about handcrafting at Alpakita, the knitted products are made individually. Each knitter uses the needle and the wool differently. The knitter makes an entire knitted sweater, and only when this is completely finished does the next piece come along. It is therefore not industrial production. This means that each piece has its own small individual differences.
Of course, we like to design different knitted sweaters. Such as knitted sweaters with shawl collars, oversized sweaters, thick sweaters for winter and thin ones for summer, as well as exclusive cuts for a special appearance. You will find a good selection in our collections for women, men and children.
You can tell that our work is handcrafted by the fact that it is all one color. Many different colors and color patterns are machine-made. What you won't find with us at the moment is a sweater in many colorful patterns.
Why are there knitted sweaters made from different types of alpaca wool?
We distinguish between different qualities of alpaca wool. The thickness of the fiber provides a different wearing comfort. The diameter of the fiber of baby alpaca wool is incredibly thin, which makes the wool feel silky. The stronger alpaca quality is stronger, which makes it particularly easy to work with needles by hand.
Why is there a sweater for the whole family?
Of course, dad can't wear the baby sweater. We're imagining a model of a knitted sweater that is available in the women's, men's, children's and baby collections in different sizes and colors. Small details make the women's sweater particularly attractive and small details make the knitted sweater for men sporty. Our family model with a rolled hem on the round neck. Can you imagine going on a trip and everyone wearing the FRITZ? Maybe in the same or different colors.
What are the characteristics of alpaca wool?
heat-regulating properties due to the hollow fiber
can absorb a lot of moisture and still feels dry.
contains almost no lanolin (wool fat) and therefore does not irritate the skin
shiny natural color
elastic, strong, dirt-repellent
has an antibacterial effect
Why does a knitted sweater remain fashionable for years?
Whether colorful or plain, plain or with a cable pattern. A classic knitted sweater made of high-quality wool will remain fashionable, sporty and elegant every year. You may now ask why the quality of the wool plays a role. The production of wool plays an important role for your skin and the environment. If the color of the fleece is taken into account when shearing the animals, dyeing with chemical substances that can irritate your skin can be avoided. Wool is very hard-wearing and durable. Pure wool retains its shine and shape. You will always be well dressed in a classic knitted sweater.
Knitted sweater vs. cardigan?
In our eyes, sweaters and jackets are two different fashion products. In the cold season, the classic hand-knitted sweater is worn more often. The sweater is meant to warm the body and mind in the dark season. Warmth is simply good for you!
In summer, the warm knitted sweater rests well protected in the closet. The thin, colorful cardigans are shown on the street and in the park. Fine baby alpaca feels silky soft, acts as protection from the sun and provides pleasant warmth in cool evenings.
What is a knitted hoodie, sweater or jumper?
There are differences in the shape and name of sweaters.
The hoodie is a jacket or sweater with a hood. Often with a tunnel-like belly pocket (kangaroo pocket) and cords to tie the hood.
The Troyer is a woolly undershirt or cardigan worn by sailors, a coarse-meshed, thicker turtleneck sweater with a turtleneck that can be opened with a zipper and folded down. The reinforced collar can now also have a button panel.
A jumper is a knitted, sweater-like garment for women.