Detailed with a whimsical snowflake motif to match the wonder of the season, the Glacier gloves are fashioned from baby alpaca wool, known for its softness and warmth. Adding a little charm and a whole lot of personality, these wrist warmers feature thumbholes and extended cuffs to keep the cold at bay while allowing your hands to move freely. Complete your seasonal look with the matching hat. 100% baby alpaca.
This item is part of the wool Glacier collection. Other matching items in this collection include wool beanie hat.
“Baby Alpaca” refers to the fineness of the alpaca wool—not the age of the animal—and is one of the softest grades of alpaca wool, most often compared to Merino wool in feel. Softer, lighter, and warmer than sheep’s wool, baby alpaca wool is naturally water-repellent and a thermal insulator, even when wet. Because alpaca wool contains no lanolin, it’s also hypoallergenic and can be worn next to the skin (it doesn’t cause that “scratchy” feeling in those sensitive to regular wool products). Over 80% of alpaca wool comes from Peru, supporting over 50,000 families living in the Andes mountains; it is widely considered one of the most eco-friendly natural fibers.