The family-owned Peruvian Alqo Wasi creates authentic and timeless dog clothes from luxurious alpaca fiber blends. The Waffle Basket Knit alpaca dog sweater is made ecologically, respecting alpacas and Peruvian handicraft traditions. Alqo Wasi has been making ecological dog clothing for over 18 years, and at last these wonderful products have arrived in Finland.
Alpaca is one of the world’s most luxurious materials among the manufacturing industry dominated by synthetic fibers. Alpaca is valued in the world of fashion for its special properties:
- Alpaca is an extremely ecological and sustainable choice
- Alpaca fiber retains body heat in cooler temperatures and releases it in warm temperatures
- Alpaca wool’s silky fiber and long hairs pill less
- Alpacas are not harmed during the shearing process
- Alpaca fiber has a silky, soft, supple, and smooth feel
- Alpaca is as soft as cashmere, but warmer and stronger than sheep’s wool
- Alpaca fiber is unusually strong, resilient, and highly elastic
- Alpaca wool does not contain the lanolin found in sheep’s wool and does not cause wool allergies
- Alpaca fiber does not itch and is hypoallergenic
Additional information:
- Made in the Peruvian Andes, supporting traditional village communities
- Handmade from alpaca fiber blends
- 56 % alpaca, 44 % Pima cotton
- Does not cause itching
- Opening at the neck for a leash
- Several color and pattern options
- Sizes for both small and large dogs
- Hand washable at 30 degrees
Sizes and measurements:
See the size chart link
Quilla is size S for schnauzers