Question 1

How do I care for the Alpaca Ribbed Cowl Neck Sweater?

Accepted Answer

Spot clean or hand wash cold with a mild detergent. Lay flat to dry. Do not hang when damp — the cowl neck and ribbed construction will stretch if hung while wet.

Question 2

What is baby alpaca?

Accepted Answer

The fiber shorn from the first shearing of an adult alpaca in spring. It's finer, softer, and lighter than standard alpaca fiber, with a natural luster. 100% baby alpaca with no blends gives this sweater its clean, lightweight warmth.

Question 3

Is baby alpaca warmer than wool?

Accepted Answer

Baby alpaca has a better warmth-to-weight ratio than most wool — it traps heat effectively while remaining noticeably lighter. It's also naturally hypoallergenic for most people who find wool itchy, because the fiber's microscopic structure is smoother than standard wool.

Question 4

Will this sweater pill or shed?

Accepted Answer

Baby alpaca is naturally low-pill. Some initial shedding of very short fibers is normal and diminishes after the first few wears. Cold hand washing and laying flat to dry are the best ways to keep the fiber in good condition.

Question 5

How does this compare to the Alpaca Sarah Cable Sweater?

Accepted Answer

Both are 100% baby alpaca, machine-knit in Peru. The Ribbed Cowl Neck has a clean ribbed texture and a high cowl neckline; the Sarah Cable has a cable knit construction and a different neckline. The Cowl Neck reads as more minimalist; the Cable reads as more textural.

Question 6

What is Stick & Ball's return policy on knitwear?

Accepted Answer

Knitwear may be returned within 7 days of receipt in unworn, original condition.

Alpaca Ribbed Cowl Neck Sweater

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