Winter Essentials
Stay warm and cozy with our premium alpaca winter wear
Hooded Alpaca Sweater
Forest Green $199
Alpaca Turtleneck
Black $179
Traditional Chullo Hat
Multi $45
Alpaca Gloves
Brown $35
Alpaca Mittens
Natural $39
Hooded Alpaca Poncho
Natural $349
Alpaca Beanie
Black $39
Cable Knit Alpaca Hat
Cream $49
Alpaca Hiking Socks
Assorted $22
Alpaca Infinity Scarf
Gray $69
Wide Alpaca Shawl Scarf
Burgundy $99
Alpaca Ear Warmer Headband
Gray $25
King Alpaca Blanket
Gray $449
Oversized Alpaca Sweater
Oatmeal $195
Zip-Front Alpaca Cardigan
Navy $209Built for actual cold
The Winter Essentials collection is curated for genuine cold-weather wear, not just stylistic winter aesthetic. We test pieces in Maine winters with temperatures regularly dropping below 10°F and into negative territory during cold snaps. Pieces that earn placement in this collection have to perform in those conditions — either through fiber weight (royal alpaca knit at high yarn density), through construction (lined garments, double-layer chullos), or through sizing accommodating thermal underlayers without restricting movement.
Layering recommendations
For temperatures from 30°F to 50°F, a single mid-weight alpaca cardigan over a cotton or merino base layer typically suffices. Below 30°F, add a heavyweight piece — our oversized cardigans, ruana wraps, or hooded sweaters — over a thinner alpaca layer for trapped-air insulation. For below 10°F or windy alpine conditions, alpaca alone isn’t windproof; we recommend pairing with a windbreaker shell.
Snow and rain resilience
Alpaca naturally repels light moisture better than sheep wool because its fiber structure includes less open-air pocketing. Light snow brushes off rather than melting in. Light rain beads briefly before absorbing. For genuinely wet conditions (heavy snow, sustained rain) alpaca should be paired with a waterproof shell rather than worn alone. Once wet, alpaca dries faster than wool but slower than synthetic fleece — allow 12-24 hours of room-temperature air drying for a fully soaked sweater rather than tumble drying or radiator drying which damage the fiber.