Ouroboros Farmstead

Let’s chat about alpaca fiber and specifically what is meant by “baby” alpaca fiber.

If you’ve ever bought any alpaca products, especially a sweater, scarf, or something you’d wear close to the skin, the label may have read “made with baby alpaca fiber”.

This doesn’t mean that the fiber came from baby alpacas. Although I see how that could be confusing 😂

Baby alpaca fiber denotes the grade of the fiber based on its fineness and softness. What this really means is that whatever you’re buying will feel really good against your skin!

In the world of alpaca fiber, grading is a crucial aspect that determines the quality, use, and value of the fiber. Alpaca fiber is graded primarily based on the diameter of the fibers, measured in microns, and the level of softness and fineness. There are 7 grades of alpaca fiber. The lower the grade number, the finer and softer the fiber will be!