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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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