How do alpaca socks work

In this post, I would like to share some information about the characteristics of alpaca wool, the scientific basis and how alpaca socks work. In addition, we will explore the most comfortable and durable alpaca socks made by Clohill.

The appeal of alpaca wool

• A walking thermoregulation machine: Alpaca wool is known as nature's “natural air conditioner”. It's a skill those lovely alpacas have developed on the plateau (where the temperature difference between morning and evening is enormous). Everything stems from a magic material - alpaca fiber, which is hollow and tubular and can store a lot of heat. In cold weather, it can store the heat emitted by the body in the tube, acting as a flowing “hot water pipe”; in warm weather, it can automatically discharge the heat to the outside of the body.
• Natural soft anti-allergy material: Alpaca wool is naturally soft, of which the raw material of Clohill alpaca socks - royal baby alpaca wool, the fineness is about 19 microns in diameter. In addition, alpaca wool does not contain lanolin and will not trigger itching or allergies, making it the first choice for people with sensitive skin.
• Always wearable: Alpaca fiber is fine and long, with excellent elasticity. Alpaca wool mixed with Lycra and other materials to make yarn, is the best elasticity of the current yarn, can ensure that your alpaca socks always wear unbreakable.
• Always dry feet: This is the state most desired by outdoor enthusiasts. Alpaca wool has excellent moisture wicking function, transporting the moisture and sweat generated by exercise out of the body through the hollow tubes of alpaca fiber, thus keeping your feet fresh and dry.
• Stinky feet, away from me: Alpaca wool has a natural anti-odor sterilization function. Due to the timely drainage of moisture, the possibility of bacterial or fungal growth is greatly reduced. Wearing alpaca socks, smelly feet no longer exist.
• Nature's kindness: Alpaca wool is a natural and environmentally sustainable material. Alpacas do less damage to nature and socks made from alpaca wool are naturally biodegradable.

Comfortable and durable alpaca socks

At Clohill, we tested the performance of alpaca socks made from different qualities of alpaca fleece and different levels of alpaca socks in comparison, and ultimately found that socks made from 60-75% royal baby alpaca fleece were the most comfortable and durable.

You may be wondering, why not use 100% alpaca wool? The truth is, 100% alpaca wool is really nice and soft and has excellent warmth properties. However, the high content of alpaca wool, which is a naturally soft and flexible material, results in socks that are too soft to hold their shape.

We use baby royal alpaca wool as the main material to ensure that the alpaca socks perform optimally. Blending materials such as nylon and Lycra with different levels of content achieves the perfect combination of warmth, durability and moisture wicking properties. This is the optimal ratio that has been tested by the team, you may be surprised if it is below this alpaca wool content or above as it will not satisfy you.

Alpaca socks for cold feet

Clohill alpaca socks are made from royal baby alpaca hair from the Peruvian Andes, each one hand-harvested from local farms, these materials from the highlands will maximize the warmth of your feet. Here are the must-have cold-weather alpaca socks from Clohill:

Men's Knee High Socks: Knitted with 75% baby royal alpaca wool mixed with nylon and lycra, the high content of alpaca wool ensures absolute warmth in winter. The unique design of thickening and elasticity at the ankle and footbed can maximize the warmth and safety of your foot and ankle area. In addition, the elasticity of the top and the rosette is designed to accelerate the blood flow in the calf area through proper pressure, ensuring blood circulation and providing more heat to the body.

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