Unisex Midweight Superfine Knit Alpaca Hat

Our midweight knit alpaca hat is a lovely staple item for your winter wardrobe. It is made from 100% superfine alpaca and measures 12″ x 6″. It offers warmth, breathability, and a hypoallergenic wear.

Product Highlights

• Benefits: Breathable, hypoallergenic, temperature regulating
• Colors: Black, black and white melange, blue, brown, green melange, orange melange, pink melange, purple melange, red melange, light silver grey, medium silver grey, white (AZO free)
• Materials: 100% superfine alpaca fiber
• Gender: Unisex
• Age Group: Adult
• Size: One size fits most (OSFM)
• Materials: 100% Superfine Alpaca
• Thickness: Midweight
• Product Dimensions: 12″ x 6″
• Product Weight: ≅ 2.5-2.7 oz
• Manufacturing method: Machine knit
• Origin: Peru
• Yarn Source Certification: OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Peru Fair Trade, Biotrade Peru, Peru Carbon Footprint Certification, Responsible Alpaca Standard (RAS)
• Care: Hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry

Product FAQs

Is this alpaca hat snug or loose fit?

This hat would fall in between snug and loose. It won’t feel tight, but it also won’t feel floppy and loose.

You’ll find alpaca hats are generally made smaller than a traditional hat and this is done to protect against unwanted growth. Because of the nature of alpaca, this hat will expand to accommodate different head sizes.

It’s best to start with a more snug fit and let it expand to fit your specific head size.

Is this alpaca hat one size fits all?

Yes. Many alpaca hats are designed with flexible sizing to fit most adults comfortably due to the natural stretch of the fiber. It’s the beauty of alpaca fiber – it can effortlessly stretch to accommodate various size heads.

How well does this alpaca hat hold its shape?

This hat is made from superfine alpaca, which is a great fiber grade for offer a soft fit that is durable and designed to keep it’s original shape.

Will this alpaca hat work for extreme cold conditions?

This is a midweight alpaca hats, which is a great option for the midwest and northern climates. The hat will offer solid warmth and it will be versatile in accommodating more diverse weather conditions.

If you are looking for a hat for extreme temperatures, we’d recommend one of our heavyweight hat.

Is this hat soft enough for people with sensitive skin?

Yes and this is attributed to three factors:

1. This hat is made from natural alpaca fiber that is lanolin free, so people who cannot wear wool due to lanolin sensitivity will be comfortable in this hat.
2. Alpaca fiber has smaller and more frequent scales than other natural materials, which is a contributing factor to creating that soft feel on your skin.
3. This hat uses grade 3, superfine alpaca fiber, which has been tested to have a micron level between 23 – 26.5.

Is this hat reversible?

This hat is not reversible.

Can this alpaca hat get wet?

Yes. Alpaca is naturally water-repellent and it can absorb up to 30% of its weight in moisture before feeling wet.

How does an alpaca compare to cashmere or sheep wool?

While cashmere is the softest and sheep wool is the most elastic, an alpaca hat is the best overall choice because it outperforms warmth, hypoallergenic, durability, resistance to weather, and odor control.