Care & Maintenance

Baby alpaca is a natural fiber. Treated well, your shawl will look beautiful for decades — these are the four things that matter.

➤ Washing

Hand wash in cold water with a mild wool or silk detergent. Or machine wash at 30 °C on a wool or delicates cycle, inside a mesh laundry bag. Do not use regular detergent, fabric softener, or bleach, and do not soak for long periods.

➤ Drying

Gently press out excess water — do not wring or twist. Lay the shawl flat on a clean towel, reshape it to its original dimensions, and dry flat away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Never tumble dry and never hang on a line — wet alpaca stretches under its own weight.

➤ Ironing

A garment steamer is the safest option and also the best. If you use an iron, place a cotton towel between the iron and the shawl and iron on low. Never iron baby alpaca directly.

➤ Restoring softness

Baby alpaca behaves like hair and can get slightly frizzy with wear. To bring it back to its original finish, brush gently with a soft-bristled brush in the direction of the fibers, then steam lightly in the same direction. Your shawl will look new again.

➤ Spot cleaning

If you catch a spill quickly, blot — don’t rub — with a clean white cloth and cold water. For stubborn marks (makeup, wine, lipstick), hand wash the whole shawl rather than scrubbing a single area, which can distort the weave.