Secrets of the Alpaca Mummies

In this article we will explore rare luxury fabrics produced by Alpaca's mummies and alpacas and Jane Wheeler's alpaca and llama studies. Alpaca is a member of a family of camelids. Alpaca wool's wool fabric is very precious. In 1533, Francisco Pizarro looted Cusco. He and his soldier robbed all available gold and silver. Alpaca wool is important for the Inca Empire. Alpaca has many uses.

Alpaca is the most important sheepskin in wool production. During the Inca civilization, Alpaca and Bikuña robes were reserved for aristocrats and the royal family. Before the Columbus era, two kinds of alpacas, Huakaya and Sri are developed. If the animal is not sheared, the wool will be fine and smooth and long enough to touch the ground. In contrast, the wool of Huayaka is short and coarse. Alpaca wool is very light, durable, shiny, highly insulated and resistant to rain and snow. It is used for lining of fur coat, sleeping bag, and top coat. Alpaca fibers can sometimes be combined with other fibers to make garments and lightweight and compatible fabrics Also they can also be woven as a suede fabric for both outer clothing coatings and lining . Peru is the main producer of wool, most of which are sold in Arequipa.

First, let's compare alpaca wool with most sheep's wool. In general, alpacas are stronger, lighter, warmer and more resilient. Wool wool (commercially known as "Baby Alpaca") is considered hypoallergenic, meaning it does not irritate your skin like wool. Unlike wool, alpaca wool does not contain lanolin so you can easily rotate it with nominal cleaning. Wool wool is highly appreciated for its unique silky feel and excellent "feel" and is preferred by cottage industry (handmade fabrics, knitwear, weaving machines etc.) and artists in the commercial fashion industry.