Baby Alpaca Roving, Hand Spinning

Spinning Yak Hair - with the help of little spit - in Bhutan. Photo © Ashford Handicrafts' magazine "The Wheel", NZ

Alpaca Fleece has some unique attributes: - widest range of natural colours: 22 recognized colours with over 250 shades, from white to fawn, all the shades of brown, greys, rose-greys and black - the second to mohair strongest animal fibre - warmer than wool - non-greasy fleece; this gives it a high yield after processing: usually 85-90% versus 45-75% for sheep's wool. Alpaca Fiber Micron Counts: - Royal Baby or Ultrafine - less than 20 microns; - Baby or Superfine - 20-23 microns; - Fine - 23-27 microns; - Medium or Adult - 27-31 microns; - Adult or Strong - 31-35.9 microns; - Coarse - more than 36 microns.

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This exceptionally smooth and uniform baby alpaca fiber (there is no any noil or nub in it) is strong, slightly lustrous, mill-prepared, and is ready to be spun (it was washed, de-haired, and combed). It is very fluffy and clean. Paca-Puf is packaged in convenient 8 oz packages and is available in five natural colors: White, Fawn Heather, Rose Grey, Grey Heather, and Black. We don't keep a constant inventory of this fiber, but would be glad to provide it for you on your request. Item Name: Paca-Puf Fiber: Baby Alpaca Top Micron Count: 21.5 - 22.5 microns Pckg. Weight: 8 oz (approx. 230 gr) Shade Card | Close Vew (col. 286) | Put-Up Price: $24.95 Paca-Puf is available on a special order basis, from 5 bags per colour. Delivery takes 15-18 business days to our shop. * No cancellation on a placed special order accepted. Colour: 100, Natural White282, Oatmeal286, Rose Grey435, Grey500, Black Quantity: [shade card] 100, Natural White   282, Oatmeal     286, Rose Grey   435, Grey   500, Black

Alpaca dyes beautifully. As well as dyeing white fleece or yarn, the lighter browns can be over-dyed with purple, for example, to produce a pleasant muted colour.