We're huge fans of alpaca wool fibre. This is one of the best natural fibres on the planet, and alpacas are just super cool animals to top it off.
Handmade to our exact specification in Peru, The Mattress & Sleep Company's collection of alpaca duvets, pillows and mattress toppers are wonderful additions to your healthy bedroom.
Highly Breathable and Naturally Temperature Regulating. Alpaca fibres are semi-hollow. This is an important distinction amongst all fibres whether natural or synthetic. A fibre with more hollow space offers a superior ability to regulate temperature and humidity.
Even when compared to merino sheep's wool, alpaca fibres offer some key advantages:
- While merino wool and alpaca are hollow tubule structures, merino wool is somewhat "pocketed" while alpaca wool has more uninterrupted void space.
- Merino wool is hydrophobic primarily from high lanolin content, while alpaca offers a similar result with very little lanolin content purely from alpaca fibres being of a finer micron size that can be more tightly woven, in addition to the larger uninterrupted void space in the fibres aiding the ability to expel excess moisture faster.
- Alpaca wool is stronger than merino wool even when comparing two fibres of similar characteristics (length, diameter, etc).
Virtually all synthetic fibres and even many natural fibres have a solid structure, which means they will be inferior at balancing temperature and humidity.
Hollow fibres are also more hygienic!
Healthy and Hypoallergenic. Alpaca wool naturally creates a comfortable, dry sleep environment decreasing the likelihood of common allergens such as dust mites, bacteria, and fungus. The low lanolin content of carefully cleaned alpaca fibres is generally understood to meet the definition of hypoallergenic.
The alpaca fibres are cleaned with organically certified detergents and processed without the use of chemicals.
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Organic Alpaca Duvet Details
- 100% Organic Cotton cover ticking
- Fabric is Made in Germany
- OCS 100 - Organic Content Standard certified
- Corner ties for secure attachment to a duvet cover
- Finished with decorative piping
- 100% Pure Alpaca wool fill
- Hypoallergenic - Low lanolin content
- Antibacterial - Alpaca wool contains keratin, which suppresses bacterial growth)
- Environmentally friendly - Our alpaca wool comes direct from the Peruvian Andes and is processed under eco-friendly conditions
- Animal-friendly - All alpacas are reared in their natural habitat high in the Peruvian Andes and the wool is consciously shorn in an animal-friendly fashion
- Fireproof - Alpaca wool was awarded 1st Class in the US CPS Commissions Rating and is considered non-flammable
- Fill weights & recommended use
- 300 grams per square metre (8.9 ounces per square yard) - Summer & Year-Round in Warm Bedrooms
- 500 grams per square metre (14.8 ounces per square yard) - Winter & Year-Round in Cool Bedrooms
- Delivered in a reusable 100% cotton bag
- A duvet cover is not included. For a selection of covers, please visit our duvet covers & shams section
- 1-year warranty
- Made in Peru for The Mattress & Sleep Company
Care Instructions
Alpaca fibre is a marvellously hygienic natural fibre. Alpaca fibre is self-cleaning and does not absorb any extraneous odours. Therefore, it is usually sufficient to air the comforter sporadically. If washing the duvet is necessary, for instance, due to spillages, this should be done by a professional cleaner. We do not recommend machine washing at home.
About TMASC
The Mattress & Sleep Co. is family owned and operated, with stores in Calgary, Edmonton and Sherwood Park, Alberta.
We're known for high-quality luxury home goods from leading brands including Abyss & Habidecor, Berkeley Ergonomics, Harrison Spinks, St Geneve, TEAM 7 and more.
