HOODIE alpaca hoodie, pear
100 % Baby alpaca hoodie
6100 % Baby Alpaca alpaca wool
Hoodie is an unusually good ordinary hoodie. It is knitted with 100% alpaca wool – the Andean gold – durable, smooth and easy to care for. If you like hoodies, you’ll like Hoodie even more.
We experimented with knitting styles and made countless gauge swatches before we reached the finished product: a neat and comfortable wardrobe staple, with nothing too much and nothing too little. The high-quality material and functional sizing make Hoodie a valuable yet comfortable all-round sweater.
- 100 % Baby Alpaca wool. Breathable, soft and warm. Read more about the material here.
- Medium thick knitting.
- Elastic hem and cuffs.
- Fully fashioned knitwear – beautifully finished, durable seams without cutting waste.
- Great for travel: 100% alpaca wool stays fresh and doesn’t wrinkle.
- The material softens in use and reaches its full softness after a couple of wears.
- Manufactured responsibly in Northern Europe.
| Color: Pear |
The medium thick knitting makes the surface of the hoodie smooth and pleasant to wear. Like a true high-quality garment, this hoodie gets even softer and adjusts to the shape of your body over time.
Made of the highest-quality natural material, Hoodie will stay good-looking for years to come. Alpaca wool is naturally stain and odour resistant, with excellent moisture wicking qualities ‒ not only does it keep you warm and fresh, the ease of care for this garment is unmatched.
The older model in the pictures is 179 cm and wears size L.
Alpaca, the gold of the Andes
The material of this product – 100% Baby Alpaca – has a dream fibre quality. Despite its name, the wool does not come from baby alpacas, crias. This particularly fine alpaca fibre has got its name from its exceptionally soft feel against the skin.
Baby Alpaca being a very soft wool makes it also a little more delicate as a material. To compensate for this, we use it in tightly knitted garments and in woven scarves to ensure the longevity of our knitwear.
Alpaca wool is one of the most extraordinary and rare natural fibres in the world. It’s not well-known by many, but once you get to know it, you’re hooked! Its exceptional breathability, excellent resistance to pilling, and beautiful, fluffy glow are something you just won’t find in other materials.
Unmatched warmth and breathability
Are you always cold, or alternatively, are you unable to wear knits because they are too hot? Alpaca is the perfect solution for both those problems: alpacas have adapted to different temperatures, as it is hot during the day and chilly at night in the Andean mountains where they graze. Over the millennia, alpaca wool has developed special properties in terms of both warmth and breathability.
Alpaca vs. Merino
We often get questions about the properties of alpaca wool compared to other materials. In comparison to merino wool, alpaca wool stands out especially for its superior moisture transfer qualities. Alpaca fibre is untreated and has a natural ability to absorb and transfer moisture effectively.
Commercial merino wool is treated to make it machine washable, in a so-called superwash treatment: the surface of the wool is coated with resin. The treated fibre loses much of its absorption capacity. The surge in the popularity of merino wool has made it increasingly challenging for a customer to discern between different levels of merino wool quality as there is now a vast array of merino qualities available in the market.
Alpaca wool – it only gets better with use
Most of our knits are densely knitted – we don’t cut corners on material use – so they need some time to soften up. This is necessary in order to make garments that last longer, and as you know, longevity is one of our core values. You can speed up the softening by brushing or steaming the knit, or ease it in by wearing a shirt underneath at first. Over time, the inside of the knit gets a soft, fluffy layer, typical for alpaca wool, making it feel really smooth and lightweight on you.
The secret to the smoothness of alpaca wool is in its fibre: it has fewer and tinier scales on its surface than other wools. Thanks to those smooth and long fibres, alpaca wool doesn’t pill easily, which our customers really appreciate.
We recommend your normal clothing size.
Finding the right size
You can either use our smart Fitle size advisor or compare the measurements of the chart (below) to your previous garments.
How accurate are the measurements? Will they change over time or after washing?
Some variation may occur in the sizing of a garment made of natural fibres. However, the knitwear has good elasticity and it adapts to your body’s shape during the first days of wear. The product will keep its measurements well.
When in doubt with choosing the right size, please contact us. Our customer service will be happy to help you!
Taking care of your Alpa® alpaca garment is super easy! You don’t have to wash it a lot. In fact, most times, just letting it air outside is enough to make it fresh again. If you wear another shirt under your knitwear, there will be even less need for washing.
If the garment gets stained or musty and is indeed in need of a wash, we recommend washing it by hand in cold water, using a gentle soap and squeezing it softly (avoid rubbing). After rinsing, roll it in a towel to get rid of extra water, reshape it and let it dry on a flat surface to avoid any unwanted stretching.
The whole washing from start to finish takes about 10 minutes – so it’s really easy to take care of your alpaca garment. Washing it once or twice a year should be enough in normal use.
This Alpa® knitwear piece is responsibly manufactured in Lithuania at the production facilities of our long-term partners. Our partners have decades of experience in manufacturing high-quality knitwear products, and together we have uncovered the secrets of knitting with the rare alpaca wool.
Delivery methods and shipping costs
Free Standard Shipping for orders over 200€. All the orders are shipped from Finland. EU customers are free of any customs or duties.
You will receive a tracking link in your order confirmation email to follow your order.
Denmark, Sweden
PostNord 2-4 working days 5 €
DHL Express 1-4 working days 30 €
Germany, Belgium, Netherlands
GLS, 3-5 working days 5 €
DHL Express 1-4 working days 30 €
Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain
GLS, 3-6 working days 10 €
DHL Express, 2-4 working days 30 €
Switzerland, Norway
GLS, 3-5 working days 10 €
DHL Express, 2-3 days 30€
Please note that when ordering outside the EU, you are responsible for possible duties / taxes when receiving the products.
United States and Canada
DHL Express, 35 € 3-5 business days.
Please note that when ordering outside the EU, you are responsible for possible duties / taxes when receiving the products.
UK
GLS 5-6 working days 10 €
DHL Express, 2-3 days 30€
Due to recent changes in UK import VAT rules after Brexit we only deliver orders exceeding 135 pounds to UK
Please note that when ordering outside the EU, you are responsible for possible duties / taxes when receiving the products. Duties and taxes are NOT included in the shipping costs. Please refer to your local custom officials to calculate these costs for your order.
Finland
Posti packet delivery 1-2 days – 5 €
Matkahuolto packet delivery 1-2 days – 5 €
Matkahuolto home delivery 1-2 days – 10 €
Pickup from Alpa store (Helsinki, Tampere, Jyväskylä) – Free
Please note that when ordering outside the EU, you are responsible for possible duties / taxes when receiving the products. Duties and taxes are NOT included in the shipping costs. Please refer to your local custom officials to calculate these costs for your order. Value added tax 25.5% is deducted from your order total automatically.
Rest of the world
Contact customer service info@alpaknitwear.com for shipment details. We are happy to arrange it to you!
Duties & Taxes:
Please note that when ordering outside the EU, your local delivery duties and taxes are NOT included in the shipping costs. Please contact your local custom officials to calculate these costs for your order. Value added tax 25.5% is deducted from your order total automatically.
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- Fast shipping and free returns in EU
- Responsible production – all knits made in EU
- 100 % satisfaction guarantee
NOBest hoodie ever
Amazing quality, super soft, no sign of pilling after a few weeks of us. (This is unforunately something I've experienced a lot lately with rather expensive merino wool sweaters from reputable brands, something about "sustainable" wool I'm told). You will not regret this purchase.
SEGreat hoodie
Soft and great quality knit - would rekommend, and likely to buy one more
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DenmarkI love it… That's my problem
Each time I buy one of your garments, I actually fall in love with it. This was true for the Vesikko off-white, the Crew neck cranberry, the Fell green, the Shawl Collar cardigan navy blue, my two other Vesikkos (a second off-white and a navy blue), and three other Crew-necks (charcoal, moss green and greige), but also for the garments I bought for my family (Shape midi shawl, several Beanies, Breeze cardigan light blue) and some more. I’ve just received my Hoodie cranberry, and my problem is (the one mentioned as a title) that I’ve also fallen in love with it. Thus, I am considering buying several more for my childrens’ birthdays. Once again, my bank isn’t going to be happy, but who cares ? (I certainly won’t). All in all, you guys at Alpa, you’re doing a great, great job, and I love it !😃 Thank you.