Baby Alpaca

THE FINEST NATURAL FIBER

From the Peruvian Andes comes a remarkable natural fiber, appreciated for its exquisite softness, gentle warmth and timeless beauty. Baby Alpaca brings a sense of understated luxury to garments designed to be worn and treasured for years.

Nature's Exceptional Softness

“Baby Alpaca” refers to a fine grade of alpaca fiber, not necessarily the age of the animal. Its fine fibers feel beautifully soft against the skin while offering lightweight comfort and natural insulation.

Alpaca fiber is available in a rich palette of natural shades, from ivory and sand to warm browns, charcoal and black. These tones inspire knitwear that feels elegant and enduring.

Alpaca in the Peruvian Andes
Alpaca: a treasured natural fiber from Peru.

Understanding Fiber Fineness

Fiber diameter is measured in microns (one micron is one-thousandth of a millimeter). Finer grades are generally associated with a softer hand feel. The ranges below are commonly used as illustrative textile-grade references; exact classifications can vary by producer and standard.

VicuñaApproximately 10–12 microns
Royal AlpacaApproximately 16–19 microns
Baby AlpacaApproximately 19–23 microns
Superfine AlpacaApproximately 23–26 microns

Crafted for Lasting Elegance

At Royal Alpaca, we celebrate the character of this exceptional Peruvian fiber through thoughtfully designed sweaters, cardigans and dresses. Discover pieces made for comfort, versatility and effortless sophistication.

Discover Our Collections

Explore timeless Baby Alpaca knitwear for women and men.