The words “baby alpaca” might bring to your mind cute, long-legged, gangly, creatures with fuzzy faces, gambling through the mountains. So the question is: Does Baby Alpaca Come From An Alpaca Baby?
No, baby alpaca wool does NOT come from a new-born alpaca baby. Many people have the idea their baby alpaca wool sweater, scarf, … is from an alpaca baby, but in reality, the term refers to where the wool comes from on the alpaca, and not how old the alpaca is. Baby alpaca is a type of wool that can come from alpacas of any age.
However, fiber diameter increases as alpacas age. That said, more baby alpaca wool can be harvested from younger alpacas, as wool fibers tend to become coarser as the animal gets older, which is why most
baby alpaca wool comes from alpacas that are not more than 2 years old Baby alpaca wool is sheared from the neck and chest area of an alpaca and can also be found on the back, which is also referred to as the ‘blanket’. The fleece in this area is one of the finest and softest. Read more..
