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The eco-friendly credentials of alpaca

Did you know alpacas come in 22 different colours? From white to fawn through to black and every shade in between. We celebrate these natural shades in our collection, with a number of pieces remaining undyed and using what nature has provided. As an added bonus, an undyed product uses on average 53 litres less water than a dyed product - not to mention the lack of chemicals needed for…

9 May 2022
Alpaca welfare & sustainability

Alpaca welfare standards have always been paramount for us, and we know it’s important to our customers too. Tuwi was born from an ambition to do more to support sustainable homeware. Our products are for those who care about its journey and the welfare of those involved in the creation of it. Our suppliers are backed by Pacomarca, a body based in Peru working to improve techniques and practices involved…

28 February 2022
Luxury gifts for men

Whether you have a man in your life who has everything, one who is very particular about interiors or one who simply deserves an extra-special gift, we’re here to help make that buying choice less anxiety-inducing. Our collection of high-end gifts for men are certain to please even the most discerning of chaps and earn a place of honour in his home. In an elegant, inky black, the Roca throw…

10 January 2022
Kasia’s Picks for Christmas Gifts

With Christmas fast approaching, the prospect of finding the perfect gift can be a daunting one, especially with the sheer amount of choice and huge range in quality to consider. How do you find a premium quality gift that you know will be well-used and well-loved with an affordable price tag? For my own purchases, I often rely on recommendations from friends, so I've put this little gift edit together…

22 November 2021
The true value of alpaca products & cost per use

What is an ‘investment piece’? Is it just another way of saying ‘expensive’ or are there times when it makes good financial sense to pay more for something? The best way to weigh up the true value of something is to calculate the cost per use. This is a method that you can apply to all of your fashion and homeware purchases, allowing a whole new perspective on how and…

18 November 2021
5 tips for creating a neutral colour palette in your home

The trend for neutral colours in our homes has been with us for quite some time now, and for good reason. They create a soothing space and communicate a sense of how you live your life. Done well, neutral shades in your home are far from boring and can offer the perfect foundation for an interesting and richly layered space. Lockdown life has emphasised the importance of our home…

20 September 2021
Alpaca: the ultimate eco-friendly yarn

The Tuwi story started with an ambition to do more to support sustainable homeware, and having discovered the aesthetic and practical qualities of baby alpaca fibre, we were completely hooked when we learnt that alpaca is one of the most eco-friendly yarns on the planet. Here’s why… Alpacas are kinder to the land they live on These beautiful animals are incredibly gentle grazers. They roam far and wide, nibbling grasses…

9 August 2021
The Tuwi Guide to Alpaca Fabric Care

When I took the first tentative steps to starting my business, I spent countless hours researching the best way to wash and clean alpaca products. As I discovered, it’s far easier than you might at first think. If looked after correctly, your alpaca items will actually improve with wear and age. And because alpaca doesn’t pill like wool or cashmere, it can stay looking pristine for many years. Since launching…

28 June 2021
The Tuwi Baby Alpaca Gift Guide

Finding a really special gift to mark an occasion can take a lot of thought, research and work, and until the gift is opened and received, you can never be totally sure that it was the right choice. If you’re looking for a present for your loved one that is truly special, memorable and one that will last for years to come, one of our baby alpaca gifts could be…

7 June 2021
Why Is Choosing Eco-friendly Baby Clothes Important?

When caring for a newborn, we always want to choose what’s best for their health and happiness. This shouldn’t change when it comes to choosing the best baby clothes to buy and here’s why we believe that eco-friendly baby clothes fall under this category. Baby skin is a lot more sensitive than adult’s skin, which is why it’s so important that we’re really considering the clothes we choose to dress…

28 December 2020
What Does the Fairtrade Logo Mean for TUWI Products?

The Fairtrade logo is a globally recognised symbol for ethical trading and commerce. To use the most apt words from Fairtrade International themselves, “It’s all about making trade fair”. This means making sure products adhere to internationally agreed Fairtrade standards which ensure workers and suppliers are treated ethically. Central to these requirements is a guarantee that workers are paid a fair price. This is a crucial aspect of the Fairtrade…

15 December 2020
Embroidered Christmas Decorations Now Available at TUWI

We are delighted to share with you our new embroidered Christmas decorations! Designed to bring a touch of magic to your home this Christmas (or indeed all year round) the story behind our embroidered Christmas decorations is just as unique as the ornaments themselves… In order to create these stunning decorations, TUWI has been working with a small collective in rural Peru. The collective is a part of a very…

8 December 2020
6 Reasons Why New Parents Invest in Quality Baby Clothes

Becoming a new parent is very exciting but also very expensive. With so many new expenses to think about, it can be tempting to make a saving by buying cheaper baby clothes. Whilst this can seem like a great short term fix, in the long run, it is an unsustainable choice both financially and environmentally. Instead, many new parents are deciding to invest in quality baby clothes. Here are just…

26 November 2020
5 Grandparent Gift Ideas for New Baby & Mom On Tuwi

Think up the perfect gift ideas for a new grandchild at Christmas can be a hard task. After all, you want to find a gift that’s (almost) as special as they are. This is where the unique qualities of baby alpaca wool standout. If you’re searching for a gift to show your love for new baby and mom this Christmas, baby alpaca clothing is a great place to start. The…

19 November 2020
TUWI’s Top 5 Ethical Gift Ideas For A Sustainable Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and unfortunately, the most wasteful. Christmas means more of everything- we eat more, we buy more and generally treat ourselves more than we would at any other time of the year. If you’re hoping to have a more sustainable Christmas this year there are so many ways to do so without losing the magic of the season, and a great place to…

9 November 2020
TUWI FAQ: What Is The Alpaca Wool Grading System

Baby alpaca wool is used to make a large number of Tuwi products, so we thought here would be a good place to explain alpaca wool grading. We’ve previously written about baby alpaca wool, covering what it is and the many benefits it has, but here we are going to look at the alpaca wool grading system. The alpaca wool grading system essentially sorts alpaca wool fibres according to how…

28 October 2020
The TUWI Temperature Guide for Dressing Babies in Winter

With winter on the way, it’s essential that we know how to keep our babies protected from the colder temperatures. Little ones are much more sensitive to the cold than adults and cannot regulate their own body temperature in the same way that we can. This is why it’s so important to dress them in the right layers. Although it’s winter, this involves making sure that your baby does not…

20 October 2020
TUWI FAQ: Is Baby Alpaca Wool Vegan Friendly?

We recently covered whether alpaca wool is cruelty-free (guess what? It is!), but you may now be wondering is alpaca wool vegan friendly? Well, as with all vegans this completely depends on your views on the topic. Are you vegan to help the environment? Are you vegan for health reasons? Or are you vegan to help protect the animals? Depending on which area(s) a vegan fall into will depend on…

9 October 2020
Is Alpaca Wool Cruelty-Free? (Spoiler Alert: It’s Cruelty-Free)

One of our most frequently asked questions that we come across at Tuwi is, “is alpaca wool cruelty-free? Long story short, yes. The alpaca fibres used in the production of all Tuwi products are completely cruelty-free! In fact, alpaca wool is considered vegan by some people as alpacas aren’t harmed in the process of retrieving the fibres. However, this will depend on the take you have on veganism and is…

25 September 2020
Why Should You Choose TUWI Baby Alpaca Knitted Baby Clothes?

Our story began as a result of our research into the best fabrics for our new baby and from that Tuwi was born and we created a whole range of items using baby alpaca wool. Using baby alpaca wool offers many different benefits amongst our customers from being super lightweight, natural, hypoallergenic to extremely soft. So we had to use this fabric! As well as this, alpaca fibre is very durable…

16 September 2020
Get Your Home Ready For Autumn With Baby Alpaca Blankets & Cushions

With the evenings drawing in and the temperatures gradually dropping, Autumn is definitely on its way. Prepare yourself for this autumn and stay warm with our baby alpaca blankets and baby alpaca throws that provide a similar softness to cashmere but with 5 times more warmth, making them a perfect item to keep you cosy from the Autumn through to the winter. Tuwi Baby Alpaca Blankets Here at Tuwi, we…

3 September 2020
What social responsibility means to Tuwi

It’s almost a year since my last trip to Peru, for the World Fair Trade Organisation Summit. I had a wonderful time and found two new suppliers, but the poverty I witnessed only served to strengthen my commitment to fair trade principles, leading to more sustainable communities. And in the past year, Tuwi’s heartland has seen so much suffering that I’m more convinced than ever that I made the right…

30 August 2020
Help To Heal Tuwi’s Heartland

Tuwi’s roots are in Peru and we have been saddened by the disproportionate suffering caused by the pandemic despite the country having an early and long lockdown (from mid March to the end of August). The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reported last week (July 25) that Peru has had more than 17,000 confirmed deaths, the most in a Latin American country after Brazil, and 375,961 cases (ahead…

6 August 2020
Baby Alpaca Wool Vs. Merino Sheep’s Wool – Which is Better?

Baby alpaca wool and Merino sheep’s wool are both known for their high-quality properties, in particular their exceptional softness. However, with both fibres already at the higher end of the wool market, how do we determine which is better? Fortunately, when the outstanding qualities that distinguish the two are put under the spotlight, the answer actually becomes very obvious. Already known for its exceptional softness, baby alpaca wool is also…

22 July 2020
What Makes Baby Alpaca Wool Clothing & Blankets Standout?

Baby alpaca wool was originally a precious fibre reserved for South American royalty, so it's no wonder that people nowadays are still falling in love with the material’s luxurious qualities. After all, if alpaca wool clothing is good enough for royalty then it must have something pretty spectacular going for it, right? Right. You see, baby alpaca wool clothing is characterised by its lavishly soft and silky texture. It is…

2 July 2020
Staying home, what I find useful

The pandemic certainly came as a shock to us all. I am full of gratitude for all the key workers still doing their jobs so the rest of us can shelter in our own homes and wait for the worse to pass. If you’re in quarantine alone, have lost loved ones or are finding it difficult mentally, I am particularly sending my love. For me, the key to surviving what’s…

9 May 2020
Alpaca – The Superpower Fibre

I love taking a complete break at Christmas, enjoying family time and watching movies on the sofa under my alpaca blanket. But even when I’m watching The Incredibles 2 with my kids (about the family where everyone has a superpower), I’m thinking about alpaca. Now we’re all back in our daily routines and Spring seems a long way off, wouldn’t it be handy to have a superpower? Whether your goal…

14 January 2019
Baby Alpaca vs. Cashmere- Choosing The Right Product

What motivates our choices when we are searching for the right clothing, the right bed linen or the right blanket for ourselves or for our loved ones? Some deciding factors may be price, convenience or overall appearance. Most often though, we look for items that are comfortable due to natural properties of the fibre. We search for hypoallergenic products if our skin is sensitive or prone to allergies. Durability is…

6 December 2017
Sensitive Skin & The Best Hypoallergenic Clothing Fibres To Wear

When it comes to our little ones, parents would do anything to make them feel safe, comfortable and happy. We want to shield them from sickness and discomfort at any cost…

11 November 2017