Naturally
Created for nature
Better
by nature
In Every way
Created for nature
Better
by nature
In Every way
Better
by nature
In Every way
by nature
In Every way
In Every way
Beyond Expectations
Llama fleece sheds moisture, stays warm when wet, and dries quickly. It’s naturally breathable, durable, flame-resistant and self-extinguishing. It outperforms sheep’s wool and synthetics in every category including environmental impact and value over the life of the garment. For 6,000 years, it’s proven to be one of the world’s most sustainable products.
Llama Fiber vs Competition
Llama Fiber
100%
Fabric Strength / Durability
50%
Wicking
50%
Warmth/Weight Ratio
50%
Hypoallergenic
25%
UV Resistance
25%
Sustainability
75%
Llama Fiber vs. Merino Wool
Merino is a fine grade of wool, but requires super-washing to reduce the scale that causes the itch and shrinkage common to wool garments. Acid washing followed by resin washing coats the scale, improves the softness, and shrinkage is reduced. However, reduced scale decreases fabric strength and the altered fiber surface decreases wicking efficiency.Use of these chemical agents increases the environmental impacts of an otherwise natural, low impact product. Llama fiber’s low scale and naturally soft handle require no alteration and its wicking advantage is markedly higher. Wool is a solid fiber and has a lower warmth/weight ratio than hollow llama fiber. Llama fiber is hypoallergenic, and has a significantly higher resistance to UV light.
Llama Fiber
100%
Fabric Strength / Durability
60%
Comfort Range
30%
Moisture Regulation
30%
Warmth/Weight Ratio
30%
Antimicrobial
15%
Sustainability
25%
Llama Fiber vs. Synthetic
Llama fiber is hollow and hygroscopic making it a superior insulator and moisture regulator compared to solid, hydrophobic synthetic fibers. Synthetic fibers and the fabrics made with them are strong, but garments made from the fabrics lack the durability of llama fiber garments. Unlike llama fiber garments, they stain easily, do not hold up to acids and chemicals, melt at relatively low temperatures, and will burn when exposed to open flame.The fabric surfaces are not resilient and are prone to pilling thus lose their finish rather quickly. Odor is a persistent problem with synthetics as they don’t have the natural antimicrobial properties llama fiber possesses. The fabrics are produced from petroleum and are not biodegradable, thus persist long after their usable life.
Llama Fiber
100%
Fabric Strength / Durability
25%
Comfort Range
45%
Moisture Regulation
30%
Warm when Wet
20%
Antimicrobial
10%
Sustainability
50%
Llama Fiber vs. Down
Down is a superior insulator because of its high warmth/weight ratio. Its lack of cohesion dictates its use as fill inside a fabric shell to gain loft and provide warmth. A synthetic fabric shell narrows the garment’s comfort range. To prevent fill migration, baffles are sewn into the garment. Resulting seams create cold spots and allow wind penetration. Comfort is compromised by puffiness, chafing, and rustling. Down clumps when wet and drying doesn’t restore its original loft. The wearer risks hypothermia if exposed to wet conditions. Even with expensive and environmentally unfriendly dry cleaning, the longevity of down garments is limited. Down collection can create ethical problems depending on production techniques.Llama fiber is hollow so its loft is encapsulated and doesn’t diminish with compression and use. The fabric gives even protection throughout the life of the garment. Llama garments are static-free, naturally clean, washable, stain resistant and have a much broader comfort range because of their ability to insulate and wick.
Scale of Softness
Llama
Cashmere
Merino
Cotton
Soft
Coarse
Soft
Coarse
Llama
Cashmere
Merino