Care We recommend you use a hairdryer or wire pet brush to restore the fur. Day to day sweat and grime disappears with a good brushing and you will be impressed how easily your fur is restored. Avoid wearing perfume or hairspray if this might come into contact with your fur as the alcohol/chemical content can dry out the leather skin. Oils may also penetrate the fur and turn rancid. For more serious cleaning or for when liquids have been spilt on the fur, spray with a dry shampoo or cover with talcum powder (yes, even the darker coloured fur!) and gently but deeply rub in. Leave for a few minutes, then brush it out thoroughly. This will lift residues and dirt from the hair shaft and restore the fluffiness of the fur. Storing Alpaca and Avoiding Moths The best way to store your alpaca (whether knitted or fur) is in a sealed, but breathable bag in a cool place. Never put it away dirty as perspiration, hair gel and food stains etc attract moths. To guard against moths in the knitted items, we recommend Cedar chips or balls as cedar oil is a known deterrent to moths, although do not store your fur with cedar oil as it can dry it out. Therefore, we recommend you store your fur in a very cold environment, but not in a freezer. Moths die when the temperature goes below 8º. Moths hate light and being disturbed. Their life cycle is about 21 days, so every month, we recommend you shake out your garment and leave in bright sun light. Larvae are strongly repelled by light, and will fall from clothing when they cannot find protection. Alpaca improves with age. Our products will not always feel as soft and supple when new as they will with continued wear.
