With the onset of the first cold autumn days on urban streets, fashionista is beginning to be collapsed in a wide variety of coats: here and cashmere, and drape, and tweed. But more and more contemporary models are from unusual for most Russian wool inars. Reminds sheep, but still this is something else. This is a noble and elegant material that literally falls in love with himself. Alpaca coat is a sharp trend of this autumn. And therefore let's look again, what is this material.
Features and benefits of fabric
Alpaca - Peruvian Parquet, dwells in the mountains. Such wool is very valuable raw materials, the use of the years was limited to the habitat of the Alpac. From wool sewed traditional outfits, first of all - poncho and capes, without which it is easy to do in the mountainous area. Later, the ability of such a tissue to provide the same comfort both in very frosty and in very hot weather, residents of North America were appreciated, and industrial production has already unfolded.
It is difficult to overestimate the indisputable advantages and advantages of Alpaca in front of other woolen materials. The main trumps are:
- Density . The cloth with alpaca's wool is very dense, which allows to sew out of it incredibly warm demi-season and even winter coats of all sizes and any cut.
- Wear resistance . The durability of products from Alpaca is tested and proven by many generations of consumers. The material is very durable, if you compare with sheep wool, then in this indicator he surpasses it three times. In addition, the alpaca coat is not covered by kat, does not mind and does not fall out, no matter how much years it was worn.
- Heat shield and thermoregulation . If you continue the comparison, then the heat-protective qualities of sheep wool shows the result, seven times smaller than Alpaca. Incidentally, the thermal control properties inherent in the wool of this Peruvian animal. Thanks to him, entering the coat from the Alpaca from the frosty street into the heated room, you will not cover the "seven sweats".
In addition to all the above, it is worth noting the lightness of this material, its softness and homogeneity, silkiness, resistance to most contaminants (Alpac wool fibers are completely devoid of fat, which eliminates the excessive gauge), noble shine. In addition, the material is also hypoallergenic, all this makes a coat of such wool incredibly valuable.
Models
Because the wool Alpaca is perfectly holding a shape, coat from this material is created in a variety of fittings and crumbs. Two-breasted coat - classic. Each brand you will certainly find such a style, because these coats will never come out of fashion. Invented in the last seasons, fashion for Oversiz led to the appearance of a large amount of alpaca coat of Alpaca. Its advantage is that it looks great on women with any type of figure.
Other topical fashion trends - coat with odor, shortened models, exquisite finishes (fur, embroidery, other decorative elements). If we talk about practicality, it is worth noting the model with a hood. This item is now in the trend, and the main thing is its dignity - it replaces the headdress. Thus, two problems are solved at once: the probability is in vain to wear a cap or, on the contrary, not to wear and freeze - it disappears, besides, the hairstyle will remain in preservation in any case - the hood will not harm her.
Alpaca coat with fur is now very relevant. This wool perfectly harmonizes sable skins, Chernoburki or fox. The defenders of the animal world can pay attention to the models with artificial fur. This finish is more peculiar to the winter coat models than demi-season. This may be one of the few differences between the alpaca coat for winter and for the autumn-spring period.
In fact, you can wear the same coat from this material in any cold season, because thanks to its unique properties, the Alpaca allows you to not freeze in the most bodied frost and not soaring in warm weather. The need to buy multiple models can only be dictated only by the desire of a woman to diversify their wardrobe, experiment with the styles, lengths and flowers.
Big Coat for Full Girls
Another advantage of Alpaca's wool is the fact that it does not just keep shape perfectly, she is still slightly. And this is an invaluable quality when it comes to big sizes. After all, the owners of lush forms are very important to look tumaled, and the coat of the alpaca wool will help in this.
If we talk about specific models, the most advantageous for figure skater women, then first of all it is worth paying attention to the sophisticated fitted styles. Length can be before the knee or slightly lower. Important in the model of such a cut will be the design of the collar - choose options with an unusual finish.
Stripping the virtues of the chic feminine figure will help color models. For example, a saturated red tone coat. At the same time, we recommend two variants of length: short model (it should be fitted) or maxi (free cut). The main thing to remember that such a bright thing must be combined with neutral accessories. Therefore, before buying, make sure you have the appropriate shoes and a handbag.
Perfect in a large size, a coat made of alpaca fur with a smell. The shade is better to choose a light, but natural. So the image will become light and refreshing as the spring breeze.
Types of wool and composition
Speaking about the origin of Alpaca, many mistakenly claim that this is a kind of lama. However, it is not. The ancestor of Alpaca is a vicane - a smallest mammal from the family of the camel. So it will be more correct to say that Alpaca and Lama are not relatives.
These owners of invaluable wool are bred in Peru, from where they come from, as well as in Bolivia and Chile. Two varieties of Alpaca are known - Suri and Uakai. They differ from each other with the structural of wool. Suri looks like pigtails, longer. Wakai Wool looks more reminiscent of plush. In the manufacturing sphere, this wool is divided into several categories of fiber thickness:
- Royal (19 microns);
- Baby (19-22 microns);
- very soft (22-25 microns);
- Adult (25-32 microns).
At the same time, surya is valued more than Uakai. Especially expensive is Alpaca "Baby Suri", in the manufacture of which only young animals are wool (not older than 10 years).
The alpaca coat manufacturers often try to increase the performance characteristics of the tissue, as well as to reduce it, and use bleeding materials for sewing.
Most often there are such combinations as 70% Alpaca 30% of the other animal wool (for example, a camel), alpaca and silk or viscose (in the same proportions). Especially spectacularly look at the alpaca and silk mixture. You can find a coat of 100% Alpaca. This is a very expensive premium model.
Colour
Since Alpaca is a unique thing, of course, the coat of nutritional wool is most appropriate. In addition, even among them can be lost from the legs, choosing, because there are as many as twenty-two natural shades of alpaca. Of course, manufacturers actively apply dyes to achieve several more tens of color solutions.
If you welcome everything natural, look for "native" colors - black, white, cream, gray, brown, burgundy and one and a half dozen adjacent and intermediate shades.
Actual trends of this season are in favor of the natural range. Black coat, like a black dress, should be in the wardrobe of every girl.
White coat from Alpaca is a choice of romantic natures. Burgundy option - for amateurs Leave a vivid impression about himself. The gray coat of such wool is suitable for dreamers. A brown and cream range - for adherents of a classic office style in clothes.
Of course, always will always be wishes to try on a coat from the Alpaca of mustard or coral colors, which will warm in the diverse autumn evenings not only the body, but also the eye. For all amateur bright colors, manufacturers carefully offer all the most fashionable alpaca staining shades - lavender, cornflower, butterik and others.
Manufacturers and brands
We owe Italy to the global popularization of the alpaca material. In our country, such Italian brands producing coats from Alpaca like Versace, Armani, Hugo Boss, Max Mara, Anna Verdi are especially well represented in our country. Italy became the discoverer in this line thanks to George Armani, who made a real hit of the 1980s not only the upper clothes, but also costumes and dresses from Alpaka Suri.
In Russia, technologies for the production of clothing from Alpaca are actively adopted. So, in St. Petersburg, Meldes was opened - this is a brand that produces upper women's clothing of high European quality. Production is carried out in collaboration with Italian masters of this case.
Another Russian brand specializing in the sewing coat of Alpaca's wool, - "Kroyork". For more than twenty years, the brand produces sophisticated and exquisite collections of women's coats for any season. Original models are in great demand not only in our country, but also abroad.
A wide response among the buyers find a coat from Alpaca made on Belarusian factories. One of the largest brands with which Belarus is presented in the global market - "Sinar". Beautiful and comfortable coats from Alpaca are produced here. At the same time, prices are more democratic in comparison with Italian counterparts.
If you still seek an expensive coat of elite European brands, also pay attention to the Schneider Salzburg brand (Germany and Austria). For a coat from Alpaca, this brand will have to lay out a round sum, but it is worth it to turn into such a luxurious thing for a year.
How to care?
It has repeatedly been said about the many virtues of the alpaca wool. But the durability of the coat from this material cannot be built only on them. Such clothes need competent care. Only then the high price of this thing will be justified, and the coat itself will be able to delight you for many years.
Remember a few simple rules.
- Mole clothes from Alpaca is practically not terrible, you can not be afraid that the insect will hurt your luxury outfit. But this is what will be really destructive, so it is naphthalene or other chemical means of dealing with mol. If still fear about possible "guests" in your closet, scare them with natural flavors - wormwood, cedar, lavender.
- Especially expensive models of 100% Alpaca are the most reliable to give in dry cleaning, the same can be said about less expensive, but white or very light coats. This also applies to those cases when spots appear on the coat. In this case, any model - regardless of the cost, color and composition of the fabric - should go to dry cleaning.
- A coat with a non-iron lining can be washed in cold water using soft gels for woolen products. Sew without squeezing: Place on the table, straighten when water strokes, bearing on the hanger.
- It is possible to iron, but from the wrong side and through a wet fabric. If the pile is slightly naked, it should be strained with a dry brush.
What to wear?
Another charm of the alpaca coat is that it is a universal thing. It is perfectly combined with any variations of a classic or everyday female style. Consider some of the most interesting combinations.
The short coat of the dark color is best combined with the jeans of a classic grade indigo or with strict black trousers of a narrowed silhouette. In the first case, coarse shoes are ideal as shoes, in the second - high leather boots.
Lovers of exquisite classics will have to taste a beige or gray coat to a knee-length with a bulk collar. This is worth putting a skirt suit or office dress. At the evening, a cocktail dress will look at the evening. Warm palatine and dense tights will complete this ensemble. Shoes should be on high heels, the bag is massive, roomy.
If strict straight pants are your favorite clothing object, we advise you to choose a long coat of minimalistic style and dark tones. Leather accessories - Bag, Boots, Gloves - and Alpaca Wool - the perfect combination of textures.
Reviews
Most buyers note exactly the fact that the high price of such coats is fully justified. It is long, it looks luxurious, combined with any clothing. Women like Alpaca to the touch, they also praise her ability to warm up in a larger frost. In some regions of Russia, this is especially important.
At the same time, many buyers emphasize that it is important to choose the most harmonious model (color, style) in accordance with its basic wardrobe, and then this luxurious coat will be as functional as possible - everything will be easily worn. In general, the overwhelming majority of reviews are positive. The discontent causes only the price, but these reviews are rather from the buyers who never ventured the acquisition of a coat from Alpaca.
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