Hastens Alpaca Throw Enjoy soft and superlight 100% Baby Alpaca throw, created by hand from natural materials in Peru. A favorite of our accessories during cool evenings and chilly days. The alpacas are around 2 1/2 years old before they are sheared for the first time. The wool from the first shearing is called ‘baby alpaca wool’ and is known for being finer than the wool from the adult alpaca. They are then shorn every 2 years until their 7th year. This is usually done at the time of the year when the rain has cleaned the fur, with each shearing providing around 3 kilograms of wool. Alpaca wool is the only wool fibre in the world that does not contain lanolin; lanolin is the main cause of wool allergies. It also has softer fibres than sheep’s wool, meaning it is less likely to cause ‘itchiness’. Details Plain weave Naturally hypoallergenic Weightless feel with superb warmth for occasions when a little extra is needed Each throw blanket is adorned with an organic leather label embossed with Hästens logo Colors cream and granite are natural colors of the alpaca animals (note navy color is dyed) Specifications Brand: Hastens Product type: Throw Blanket / Product colors: Navy (solid), Cream (solid), Blue Check (Navy/Cream) Fiber Content: 100% Baby Alpaca – 530 g (210 g/m2) Size: Throw 51″ x 79″ (130cm x 200cm including fringing) Care Instructions Dry clean only to preserve color, softness and longevity. Wash instructions are included on a satin self-adhesive label that can be easily removed after purchase.
