An animal Fiber That Is Similar To Alpaca, But Less Fine And Soft.

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DESCRIPTION

Llama is a natural animal fiber from the South American camelid family. This fiber is similar to alpaca, but is thicker and less premium. Llamas have a double coat: a silky, wavy undercoat and a thicker, coarser outer coat. Generally, llama fibers are shades of brown, but can also contain specks of black and white.

History

Llamas are native to the Andes Mountains and were domesticated over 5000 years ago. European settlers adopted the name llama from native Peruvians. Their popularity declined between the 11th and 13th centuries when they were selectively bred as load-carrying vehicles, and given the nickname “beasts of burden”. Their rediscovery occurred in the 20th century.

WASH INSTRUCTIONS

[1]Hand wash with cool water[2]Dry flat at room temperature

CHARACTERISTICS _^(undercoat)

• Lightweight, hollow hair
• Soft and fine
• Straighter than most animal fibers
• Durable
• Difficult to process due to the diversity of fiber thickness
• Less elastic than alpaca fiber
• Weakens under continuous sunlight
• Oil and chemical resistant
• Hypoallergenic
• Shrinks easily and loses shapes when wet