Dropship Black Ribbed Alpaca Gloves

Introducing our exquisite Black Ribbed Alpaca Gloves, designed to provide both style and functionality. These fingerless gloves feature an open top for fingers and a side slit for thumbs, allowing you to maintain dexterity while keeping your hands warm. The ribbed design not only adds a touch of elegance but also ensures that your wrists are snug and cozy. Perfect for chilly days, these gloves can be paired with a matching ear warmer headband for a complete winter look.

Luxurious Alpaca Fiber

Crafted from a blend of 43% baby alpaca, 43% wool, and 14% polyamide, these gloves are not only soft but also durable. Alpaca fiber is renowned in the fashion industry for being one of the greenest and most natural fibers available. Its unique silky texture and luxurious feel make it a preferred choice for high-quality garments. Additionally, alpaca has a lesser tendency to pill, ensuring that your gloves maintain their pristine appearance over time.

Handmade with Love

Each pair of Black Ribbed Alpaca Gloves is handmade with love in Peru by skilled artisans. The gloves are produced on hand knitting machines by a weaving collective, ensuring that each piece is unique. As with all handcrafted goods, slight variations may occur, making each pair a true work of art. This dedication to craftsmanship not only supports local artisans but also preserves traditional Peruvian textile techniques.

Care Instructions

To keep your gloves looking their best, we recommend hand washing them in cold water with a mild detergent. Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry. Proper care will extend the life of your gloves, allowing you to enjoy their warmth and style for many seasons to come.

Artisan Profile

Our gloves are produced by Allpa, an organization that supports small to midsize workshops throughout Peru. Allpa is committed to creating awareness and preserving Peruvian culture through their textile production. They develop annual collections based on market trends and provide 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 ancient Peruvian history. During the Inca empire, alpaca fiber was reserved for royalty, valued as the finest material available. Alpaca is not only softer than cashmere but also warmer and stronger than lamb’s wool. Its unique structure contains microscopic air pockets, creating lightweight clothing with excellent insulating properties. Being a completely natural fiber, alpaca production does not involve harsh chemicals, making it an eco-friendly choice.

Sustainable Practices

Alpacas roam freely in the highlands of the Peruvian Andes, and their shearing process is humane, ensuring that they are not harmed. Their soft padded feet are gentle on the grass terrain, allowing them to graze without damaging 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 dyed in any color while retaining their natural luster, making them a versatile choice for fashion.