Alpaca coat

With the onset of the first cold autumn days, fashionable women in a variety of coats begin to show off on city streets: cashmere, drape, and tweed are here. But more and more modern models are found from an unusual for most Russian inhabitants of wool It resembles a sheep, but still it is something else. This is a noble and elegant material that literally falls in love with itself. Alpaca coat is the hot trend of this fall. And so let's quickly figure out what kind of material.

Alpaca - Peruvian artiodactyl, lives in the mountains. Such wool is a very valuable raw material, the use of which for years has been limited to the habitat regions of alpacas. Traditional outfits were sewed from wool, first of all, a poncho and capes, without which one simply could not do in the mountains. Later, the ability of such a fabric to provide the same comfort both in very frosty and very hot weather was appreciated by the inhabitants of North America, and industrial production has already begun there.

It is difficult to overestimate the indisputable advantages and advantages of alpaca over other woolen materials. Its main trump cards are:

• Density. The fabric with alpaca wool is very dense, which allows you to sew incredibly warm demi-season and even winter coats of all sizes and any cut from it.
• Wear resistance. The longevity of alpaca products has been tested and proven by many generations of consumers. The material is very durable, when compared with sheep’s wool, it surpasses it by three times in this indicator. In addition, the alpaca coat is not covered with spools, does not wrinkle and does not fall off, no matter how old it is worn.
• Thermal protection and thermoregulation. If we continue the comparison, the sheep’s wool shows a result that is seven times smaller than alpaca in terms of heat-shielding properties. In this case, the thermoregulating properties inherent in the wool of this Peruvian animal are priceless. Thanks to them, going into an alpaca coat from a frosty street into a heated room, you will not be covered with "seven sweats."

In addition to all of the above, it is worth noting the lightness of this material, its softness and uniformity, silkiness, resistance to most contaminants (alpaca wool fibers are completely fat free, which eliminates excessive soiling), a noble shine. In addition, the material is also hypoallergenic; all this makes a coat of such wool incredibly valuable.

Since alpaca wool keeps its shape perfectly, coats from this material are created in a variety of styles and cuts. Double-breasted coat is a classic. For each brand, you will certainly find such a style, because these coats will never go out of style. The oversized fashion that has intensified in recent seasons has led to the appearance of a large number of alpaca coats of just such a style. Its advantage is that it looks great on women with any type of figure.

Other current fashion trends are wraparound coats, cropped patterns, and sophisticated finishes (with fur, embroidery, and other decorative elements). If we talk about practicality, it is worth noting models with a hood. This detail is now in trend, and most importantly its advantage - it replaces the headgear. Thus, two problems are solved at once: the likelihood of putting on a hat in vain or, on the contrary, not putting it on and freezing, disappears; moreover, the hairstyle remains intact anyway - the hood will not harm it.

Alpaca coats with fur are also very relevant now. This wool is in perfect harmony with sable, silver fox or Arctic fox skins. Defenders of the animal world can pay attention to models with faux fur. This finish is more characteristic of winter coat models than demi-season. This may be one of the few differences between the alpaca coat for winter and the fall / spring season.

In fact, you can wear the same coat of this material in any cold season, because thanks to its unique properties, alpaca does not freeze in the most severe frost and does not steam in warm weather. The need to purchase several models can only be dictated by the desire of a woman to diversify her wardrobe, experiment with styles, lengths and colors.

Another advantage of alpaca wool is the fact that it not only keeps its shape perfectly, it also slenders. And this is an invaluable quality when it comes to clothing of large sizes. After all, for owners of magnificent forms it is very important to look fit, and a coat of alpaca wool will help in this.

Color models will help emphasize the advantages of a chic feminine figure. For example, a coat of rich red tone. At the same time, we recommend two length options: a short model (it should be fitted) or maxi (free cut). The main thing to remember is that such a bright thing needs to be combined with neutral accessories. Therefore, before buying, make sure that you have the appropriate shoes and handbag.

Looks great in a large size coat made of alpaca fur with a smell. Hue is better to choose a light, but natural. So the image will be light and refreshing, like a spring breeze.

Speaking about the origin of alpacas, many mistakenly claim that this is a species of llama. However, it is not.The progenitor of alpaca is vicuna - a smaller mammal from the family of camels. So it would be more correct to say that alpaca and llama are not relatives.

These owners of priceless wool are bred in Peru, where they come from, as well as in Bolivia and Chile. Two varieties of alpaca are known - suri and wakaya. They differ from each other in the structure of the coat. Suri is like pigtails, longer. Wakaya wool looks more like plush. In the manufacturing sector, this wool is divided into several categories according to fiber thickness:

• royal (19 microns);
• baby (19-22 microns);
• very soft (22-25 microns);
• adult (25-32 microns).

At the same time, suri is valued more than wakaya. Especially expensive is the baby suri alpaca, in the manufacture of which wool is used only young animals (not older than 10 years).

Alpaca coat manufacturers often try to increase the operational characteristics of the fabric, as well as reduce the cost of it a little, and use mixed materials for sewing.

Most often, combinations such as 70% alpaca, 30% wool of another animal (for example, a camel), alpaca and silk or viscose (in the same proportions) are found. Particularly impressive look models made from a mixture of alpaca and silk. You can find a coat of 100% alpaca. These are very expensive premium models.

Since alpaca is a unique thing, coats made of wool of natural colors are most valued. In addition, even among them, you can knock down, choosing, because there are as many as twenty-two natural shades of alpaca. Of course, manufacturers are actively using dyes to achieve a few dozen more colors.

If you welcome all natural, look for "native" colors - black, white, cream, gray, brown, burgundy and a dozen and a half dozen adjacent and intermediate shades.

A white alpaca coat is your choice of romantic natures. Burgundy option - for lovers to leave a vivid impression of themselves. A gray coat of such wool is suitable for dreamers. A brown-cream range - for adherents of a classic office style in clothes.

Of course, there are always those who want to try on a coat of mustard or coral in alpaca, which will warm not only the body, but also the eyes on the chilly autumn evenings. For all lovers of bright colors, manufacturers carefully offer all the most fashionable shades of alpaca staining - lavender, cornflower, buttercup and others.

We are indebted to Italy for the worldwide popularization of alpaca material. In our country, Italian brands producing alpaca coats such as Versace, Armani, Hugo Boss, Max Mara, Anna Verdi are especially well represented. Italy became a pioneer in this vein thanks to Giorgio Armani, who made a real hit of the 1980s not only outerwear, but also costumes and dresses from suri alpaca.

In Russia, technology for the production of alpaca clothing is being actively adopted. So, in St. Petersburg, the Meldes company was opened - this is a brand that produces top women's clothing of high European quality. Production is carried out in collaboration with Italian craftsmen.

Another Russian brand specializing in sewing alpaca coats is Kroyyork. For more than twenty years, the brand has been producing sophisticated and sophisticated collections of women's coats for any season. Original models are in great demand not only in our country, but also abroad.

Alpaca coats made at Belarusian factories find a wide response among customers. One of the largest brands with which Belarus is represented on the world market is Sinar. It produces beautiful and comfortable alpaca coats. At the same time, prices are more affordable in comparison with Italian counterparts.

If you are still looking for an expensive coat of elite European brands, pay attention also to the Schneider Salzburg brand (manufactured in Germany and Austria). You will have to pay a tidy sum for an alpaca coat from this brand, but it’s worth it to show off in such a luxurious thing year after year.

It has been repeatedly said about the many advantages of alpaca wool. But the durability of a coat of this material cannot be built solely on them. Such clothes need competent care. Only then the high price of this thing will be justified, and the coat itself will please you for many years.

Remember some simple rules.

1. Moth alpaca clothes are practically not scary, you can not be afraid that the insect will damage your luxurious outfit. But what turns out to be really fatal is naphthalene or other chemical means of fighting moths. If you are still worried about possible “guests” in your closet, scare them away with natural aromas - wormwood, cedar, lavender.
2. Especially expensive models from 100% alpaca are most reliable to dry clean. The same can be said for less expensive, but white or very light coats. This also applies to cases when spots appear on the coat. In this case, any model - regardless of the cost, color and composition of the fabric - should go to dry clean.
3. A non-shed lining coat can be washed in cold water using soft woolen gels. Dry without spinning: place on a table, straighten when water drains, dry on a hanger.
4. You can iron, but from the wrong side and through a damp cloth. If the pile is slightly jammed, it should be straightened with a dry brush.

Another beauty of an alpaca coat is that it is a universal thing. It goes well with any variation of the classic or everyday feminine style. Let's consider some of the most interesting combinations.

A short coat of dark color is best combined with jeans in a classic shade of indigo or with strict black trousers with a narrower silhouette. In the first case, rough shoes are ideal as shoes, in the second - high leather boots.

Lovers of sophisticated classics will like a beige or gray coat with a knee-length with a voluminous collar. You should wear a skirt suit or office dress here. For an evening out under such a coat, a cocktail dress will look great. A warm stole and tight tights will complete this ensemble. Shoes should be high-heeled, the bag - massive, roomy.

If strict straight trousers are your favorite piece of clothing, we recommend choosing a long coat with a minimalist style and dark colors. Leather accessories - bag, ankle boots, gloves - and alpaca wool are the perfect combination of textures.

Most customers note the fact that the high price of such coats is fully justified. It is worn for a long time, it looks luxurious, combined with any clothes. Women like alpaca to the touch, they also praise its ability to warm in severe frosts. In some regions of Russia, this is especially important.

At the same time, many customers emphasize that it is important to choose the most harmonious model (color, style) in accordance with your basic wardrobe, and then this luxurious coat will be as functional as possible - everything will fit, it will often be worn. In general, the vast majority of reviews are positive. Only the price is displeasing, but these reviews are more likely from customers who did not dare to purchase an alpaca coat.