Llama fibre is a 'wonder' fibre, with so many advantages over wool and synthetic, that it is difficult to know where to begin. Soft, warm and oil-free ~ great for spinners, weavers and felters and craft. It comes in a wide range of natural colours.

So, why llama? Click on links below to find out.

• Performance
  Llama fibre is hollow and provides superior insulation on a warmth/weight comparison with other fibres, especially synthetics

  Llama fibre is hollow and provides superior insulation on a warmth/weight comparison with other fibres, especially synthetics. A garment made of llama yarn will provide a comfort range of 50+ degrees while a comparable layer of synthetic will provide a 15-20 degree range. Llama fibre's remarkable ability to self-regulate body moisture (often referred to as breathing and wicking) allows this wide insulation range without overheating or perspiring. The hydrophobic qualities of petroleum-derived synthetics trap perspiration next to the skin. This fact, coupled with synthetics' low insulating capacity, produce a much narrower comfort range in which the wearer is both comfortably warm and perspiration free.

  Llama garments can be comfortably worn in snowy, damp, or blustery conditions. The fibre is not waterproof, but sheds moisture well, is warm when wet, and dries quickly. Because of its ability to regulate body moisture, it keeps the wearer drier than many waterproof fabrics that cause internal saturation from perspiration. Though the fabric is not wind proof, it does provide a high degree of wind resistance. Being an animal fibre, it is flame retardant and self-extinguishing. The fibre may singe, but won't melt, ignite, or support a flame.

• Comfort and Appearance
  Llama fibre has a fine diameter and low scale which give fabrics a naturally soft hand and luxurious feel and they move silently. The llamas produce fibre in an array of natural colors that are rich looking, all-natural, and won't fade. Basic neutral colors incorporated with traditional designs give garments a long fashion life and they coordinate well.

  Comfort and appearance are paramount when we hand make garments. No matter how environmentally friendly or high performance a garment is, if it's not comfortable and good looking, it won't be worn.. Dehaired llama fibre has a fine diameter and low scale which give it a naturally soft hand and a luxurious feel. The llama produces fibre in an array of rich colours that impart a natural lustre unmatched in synthetic textiles. Being hollow core ensures that any clothing produced from llama yarn, is lightweight yet strong. The neutral colours outlive fashion trends and accessorise with all other colours.

• Superior qualities
  Llama fiber offers an attractive alternative to alpaca, sheep's wool or synthetics. This all natural fibre provides enduring protection for conditions ranging from cool to cold, wet, and nasty. Whether in the city or the country, inside or out, its comfort, good looks, and performance are remarkable.

  Llama fibre superior to wool because

  • Fibre is stronger
  • Hollow core makes it warmer
  • Less allergy reaction
  • Softer hand (how it feels when held in hand)
  • Washable, less shrinkage
  • Larger comfort range
  • Does not pill or matt

   

  Llama fibre superior to synthetics because

  • Llama fibre self regulates moisture, often referred to as breathing and wicking,
  • Better insulation Llama range is 500+, synthetic 15-200
  • Warm when wet
  • Does not matt or pill
  • Windproof
  • Flame retardent, only singes
  • Low static
  • Stain resistant
  • Odourless
  • Biogegradable
  • Vivid Natural colours
  • Garments are noiselss

   

• Environmentally Sustainable
  The whole process from the llama being reared in natural surroundings, through fibre and yarn production, is sustainable and 'green'

Granite Haven Llamas ~ gently raised, softly handled . . .