Washing your Alpaca Products

Alpaca wool is amazing. It is eco-friendly and naturally stain-resistant, which means many spills can simply be blotted away before they even sink in. Washing your alpaca clothing requires some care and attention, just like any wool products, but if you follow these instructions they should last a long time.

• Soak your garment in cold water with a mild detergent. Never use bleach or harsh chemicals, and avoid hot water, which will affect the consistency of the wool.
• Without wringing, gently squeeze the item to get it clean.
• Rinse in cold water and press out the extra water with your hands.
• Lay flat between two towels and roll up the towels to absorb the water.
• Dry flat on a fresh towel or on a sweater rack. Avoid drying in the sun.

Our Beliefs

Miou was started by Christine Dubin, a mother and designer originally from France. Christine wanted to start a company that reflected her values of caring for children and the environment while offering beautiful, high quality clothing. Her European flair for style is apparent in all her unique designs, and Miou is a company that firmly believes in using earth-friendly products as well as practicing fair trade.

All of Miou’s knitters are women who live in Peru and are paid a fair wage so they can support their families and children. They follow a tradition of passing down their knitting expertise from mother to daughter, a practice that Miou is thrilled to be able to support.