Wednesday, August 21, 2013

The Benefits Of Wearing Alpaca Socks

By Helga Stokes


If you have ever had the chance to wear alpaca fleece clothing before, you are well aware of how soft and comfortable it can be. The fleece used from the alpacas is used to make a number of different items, including gloves and hats. Alpaca socks, however, are one of the best items of clothing made from the material due to a number of reasons.

Items made from this material have only recently become popular in the clothing industry, but using the material to make clothing is actually an age old practice. For instance, in Peru, the villagers there have known the benefits it offers for many, many years. Clothing made from the material is common in the area due to its breathable properties that works well in warm weather conditions.

These items have become increasingly more common in areas of the world other than Peru. Items such as sweaters and blankets are being seen more often. While each item has it's benefits, socks specifically have some great qualities to offer.

Socks made from the material have a dense construction, but are still very breathable. They are a warmer option for wearing during frigid temperatures, but they also keep the feet cooler during humid temperatures because the feet do not excessively sweat while wearing them. Even with it is wet, is still maintains both of these properties very well, although cotton and wool do not. This reason is why they are perfect for many different types of activities, since wet feet will not cause any issues.

Items made from this fleece are also highly durable, some lasting a lifetime without showing any significant signs of wear. The fibers of the material do not break down like cotton and wool as long as proper care is given. Other countries often pass down the clothing made for the material, from generation to generation, because the items are so long lasting. Several generations can easily get a lot of use from a single item because they do not show signs of aging and wear quickly, unlike other materials.

The cost of most fleece items is often a little higher than more traditional choices, such as cotton, but the value is worth the price. A little bit higher cost for the items is largely due to sourcing of the material and it not being a commonly used options in clothing manufacturing. The difference in cost, however, is not large enough to put the items in an unaffordable range.

One other added benefit of this material is how much comfort is provides to the wearer. Some materials, like wool, can be pretty harsh on the skin. Alpaca fleece is very soft, almost silk like. It is a hypoallergenic material as well, so risk of skin reactions are greatly reduced. People with sensitive skin can especially benefit from wearing items made from the material.

Alpaca socks come in a wide variety of options, with there being 22 different natural colors of the fleece available. Matching to clothing is easy with so many options to choose from. The comfort and high durability they offer also makes them a good choice for giving as gifts. Many people believe socks are not a great gifting choice, but their unique properties actually make them different than socks made from other types of materials.




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