Our New England Alpaca Fiber Cooperative unisex alpaca headbands are the perfect mix of style and comfort.
The soft and naturally temperature regulating alpaca knit is lined with Polartec micro fleece, protecting your ears and forehead from the elements while still allowing your head to breathe.
The lining also allows the headband to accommodate a wide range of adult head shapes and hairstyles while staying in place all day long.
If you are looking for a stylish and naturally cozy option but do not need the extreme warmth of a full alpaca knit hat, this is a great choice.
Fiber Co-op, Unisex Alpaca Headband
Sizing
Approximately 9" by 3", sized to accommodate most Adults.
Composition
80% U.S. Alpaca
20% Recycled Nylon
Inner Lining: 100% Polartec Micro-fleece
Made in the USA
Care Instructions
Gentle Hand Wash in Cool Water with Mild Detergent, Lay Flat to Air Dry
Putting our Fiber to Work - Overview:
Island Alpaca contributes half of our annual harvest to a local fiber cooperative which supports not only our farm, but other alpaca farms. Our local fiber cooperative is a processor that prides itself on producing high quality alpaca products and maximizing the value of our raw alpaca fiber, so that we can offer, in turn, these high quality, environmentally and socially conscious alpaca products to the market.
At Island Alpaca, we give regular fiber supplements and ground flax daily to our alpacas, helping to promote overall good health and a superior quality fleece. Our alpaca fleece is so fine that last year a large portion of our "seconds" (neck fiber) were re-sorted into the "prime" (blanket) category. Our textile lab has shown results that indicate that our alpacas are some of the finest in the country.
At Island Alpaca’s annual shearing, we skirt and hand-sort the fleeces in order to produce a range of products which use all grades of fiber. At the cooperative, it is then sorted by color and grade, then hand baled, scoured, spun, and finally either machine knit or woven into beautiful, high quality alpaca products. Once the product is received at our Martha’s Vineyard farm, these items receive the Island Alpaca label and then become available to you for purchasing.
We hope you enjoy our products produced by our local fiber cooperative.
