Washing Your Alpaca Sweaters

Boys love to get messy, so washing out that ground-in dirt and mud can sometimes be a challenge. Luckily, the incredible properties of alpaca wool will make it a little easier for you. Naturally stain-resistant and water-repellant, you can just dab away some spills from the wool before they soak in.

To wash your Miou sweater, soak in cold water with a mild detergent. Be sure not to use hot water, which will band the fabric together and create felting. While washing, don’t wring or twist the garment of it will get stretched out. Rinse well and roll between two towels to get out excess water. Lay flat on a clean towel to dry.