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Alpaca vs Merino Wool: What’s The Difference?

Wool fabrics are designed to keep you warm. In terms of quality and luxuriousness, alpaca and Merino wool are two of the best. Alpaca Yarn Alpacas are native to Peru and live high in the mountains. They are smaller cousins of the llama. Their fur ranges from white to black, with shades of brown in between, but it can also be dyed in other colors once harvested. The two most common breeds of alpaca are Huacaya and Suri, and their fur is slightly different. The Huacaya alpaca has fur that is fuller and softer, while the Suri alpaca has silky and long fur.Merino YarnMerino wool is a type of fiber that comes exclusively from Merino sheep. Their fur is the most...

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