What is Peruvian wool made from?

Products made from Peruvian wool are very popular. They are distinguished by their special tenderness and skin-friendly texture. Read further about the methods of obtaining this type of wool, as well as its characteristics.

Peruvian wool

The basis of the raw materials for making yarn is mined in Peru. Therefore, the resulting material is called Peruvian wool. To make it, they take the wool of high-mountain alpacas. This type of animal fiber is one of the most expensive in the world. A distinctive characteristic of this composition is that the fibers have good thermoregulatory properties. They can expand when exposed to cold and, conversely, contract at warmer temperatures.

Great importance is attached to the fatness of the sheep. In such animals, the surface of the skin is smoother and denser, and the fur is more elastic and can be cut well. During cutting, the fur must be dry.

IMPORTANT! Regular sheep's wool has coarser fibers with characteristic curls. It can prick and cause discomfort.

How to get wool

Wool sheared from animals is sorted manually depending on color, thickness and other quality characteristics. Thinner and longer fibers are selected for the production of elite types of yarn. Let's look at several stages of wool production:

• Cleaning. Using a special machine, the process of separating the burrs is carried out;
• Next, tangles and debris are torn apart;
• Wash. The raw materials are washed in special immersion and squeezing baths, and then sent to the dryer;
• Combing and straightening fibers. The result is a top. Most often it is mixed with other natural compounds such as cotton or silk;
• Sending the tops to spinning machines, where the threads take on the shape required by customers;
• Coloring. The material has a variety of shades that range from light white and gray to dark brown and black. It lends itself well to coloring, so you can find a wide variety of shades in stores. The result is a soft and silky yarn that has a slight sheen.

REFERENCE! The use of chemical compounds in the yarn manufacturing process is minimized, which makes this product environmentally friendly.

Peculiarities

In terms of its properties, the material is not inferior to any of the other types of yarn. It has the following distinctive features and advantages:

• Thermoregulation. It conducts air well and retains heat;
• Hypoallergenic. This material does not cause allergies and does not irritate the skin;
• Durability and wear resistance. Pills never appear on things knitted from this material;
• Water-repellent properties;
• Resistant to stains as it does not contain sebum;
• Convenience and ease of knitting.The yarn threads are very thick, so the products are voluminous and knit quickly.

This material is chosen by both beginners and more experienced craftswomen. It is possible to learn how to knit from such yarn in two evenings, while relaxing after your main job or study. The thread has a thickness of 7-8 mm, does not tangle and easily fits into a beautiful pattern. During operation, it does not rub your fingers, which cannot be said about other varieties. You can knit a variety of models of scarves, snoods, hats, mittens, pullovers and even bags.

ATTENTION! Items made from this type of material require careful washing in cold water with the addition of mild detergents.

Peruvian wool meets all international quality standards and can satisfy the needs of the most demanding customers. Thanks to the choice of this material, the knitting process will turn into a real pleasure.