Dropship Blush Essential Knit Alpaca Gloves

Introducing the Blush Essential Knit Alpaca Gloves, the perfect blend of style and functionality. These fingerless gloves allow you to keep your fingers free while ensuring your hands and wrists stay warm. The open top design and side slit for thumbs make them not only fashionable but also practical for everyday wear. Crafted from luxurious alpaca fiber, these gloves are a must-have accessory for any wardrobe.

Luxurious Alpaca Fiber

Alpaca fiber is renowned in the fashion industry for being one of the greenest, most natural, and softest fibers available. It is prized for its unique silky feel and has a lower tendency to pill compared to other materials. The Blush Essential Knit Alpaca Gloves are made from a blend of 70% baby alpaca, 23% polyamide, and 7% wool, ensuring a soft and comfortable fit. The use of baby alpaca fiber not only enhances the gloves' luxurious feel but also provides excellent insulation, making them perfect for chilly days.

Handmade with Love

Each pair of gloves is handmade with love in Peru by skilled artisans. The weaving collective that produces these gloves is dedicated to preserving Peruvian culture and supporting local artisans. By purchasing these gloves, you are not only getting a unique and high-quality product but also contributing to the livelihoods of talented weavers. Each piece is a work of art, with slight variations that make them truly one of a kind.

Care Instructions

To keep your Blush Essential Knit Alpaca Gloves looking their best, it is recommended to hand wash them in cold water with a mild detergent. Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry. This gentle care will help maintain the softness and integrity of the alpaca fiber, ensuring that your gloves last for many seasons to come.

Artisan Profile

Allpa, the collective behind these beautiful gloves, operates 80 small to midsize workshops throughout Peru. They focus on creating awareness and preserving Peruvian culture through their textile production. Allpa develops annual collections based on market trends and provides artisans with technical assistance, training, and loans, transforming weavers into entrepreneurs and giving them access to the global marketplace.

The History of Alpaca

The bond between the Incas and alpaca dates back to the earliest Peruvian history. During the Inca empire, alpaca was a material reserved for royalty, valued for its softness and warmth. Alpaca fiber is softer than cashmere and warmer and stronger than lamb's wool. Its unique structure contains microscopic air pockets, creating lightweight clothing with excellent insulating properties. Additionally, alpaca is a completely natural fiber, produced without the use of harsh chemicals.

Sustainable Practices

Alpacas graze in the highlands of the Peruvian Andes without harming the environment. Their soft padded feet are gentle on the grass terrain, allowing them to graze without destroying the root system. Alpacas produce up to 28 natural colors, which can be blended into an infinite array of shades, from inky black to warm chestnuts and snowy white. They can also be easily dyed in any color while retaining their natural luster, making them a versatile choice for fashion.