About Alpaca Wool

beautifully textured, soft and cosy baby alpaca knitted blanket by Tuwi

How to identify a high-quality alpaca throw

Thinking about investing in an alpaca wool blanket? These luxurious throws are valued for their exceptional softness, warmth, and durability - but not all are created equal. Here’s how to confidently spot a high-quality alpaca blanket before you buy: Examine the Fibre Content Look for blankets labeled as 100% baby alpaca fibre or with an alpaca content…

Pure Eco Reversible Baby Alpaca Throw by Tuwi

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…

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…

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…

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…

Tuwi Baby Alpaca Wool Throws (Qori, Wave grey, Wave cream, Inti grey, Quilla charcoal, Wave large)

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…

Tuwi Beige baby knitted gift set with vest, popcorn hat and blanket

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…

Tuwi grey alpaca wool blanket with white fairy lights and poms poms

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…

photograph of alpaca herd feeding in green mountain field

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…

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…

Girl in green beanie petting white baby alpaca

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…

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…

Baby's feet sticking out of Alpaca Wool knitted Blanket

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…

Tuwi alpaca Fur cushion, alpaca fur throw, and Roca throw in taupe on a sofa

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…

TUWI Baby Alpaca Wool Wave throw in oatmeal

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…

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,…

photo of man and heard of alpacas in grass land with mountains and blue sky in background

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…

side by side photos of a goat and a alpaca face

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…