The yarn is primarily made from alpaca fibers, with a blend of wool and nylon fibers that form the structure. This results in a soft, lightweight, and airy yarn. Alpaca is about three times warmer than regular wool, providing excellent insulation. The fiber is hollow on the inside and breathable, so it feels warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s hot. The wool content in this yarn adds durability and volume. Both alpaca and wool have good temperature-regulating properties. For machine washing, we recommend washing all wool items separately on the wool wash cycle to treat them as gently as possible. Spin gently and dry the garment flat, preferably lying on a towel. Hand-knitted pieces should never be washed in a laundry net, as this creates friction that can lead to felting.