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How to keep feet and toes warm with alpaca socks

I am still trying to find something that keeps my toes warm while hunting.

I have tried lots of different socks and am always left disappointed and with cold toes. 

 

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Paula's Picks for a Merry Alpaca Christmas

Stay Warm, Wear Alpaca! Be Happy!

Did you know: While similar to sheep's wool, alpaca is warmer, not prickly and has no lanolin.  Alpaca is hypoallergenic and comfortable to wear.

Here are the TOP TEN Alpaca Products that I love! I use them all. 

Plus 3 NEW products I absolutely love, Love, LOVE!

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Knee Hi Alpaca socks

Knee-Hi Alpaca Socks

Why I love them:  I have thicker calves and have never been able to pull socks up to my knees.  They have just enough give to make this possible.  I wear them camping, under my jeans, with my pajamas and they fit nicely in my boots.  

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Alpaca Trax Gripper Slipper Alpaca Socks

"AlpacaTrax" Gripper Slipper Alpaca Socks

Why I love them: We have wood floors and it gets a bit chilly in the winter at our house.  I love having toasty warm feet and not slipping and sliding on the wood floors is a bonus. 

 

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Alpaca Leggings

Alpaca Leggings

Why I love them:  I wore these for the first time in Pennsylvania at an alpaca show.  It was really, Really, REALLY cold!  The first day I didn't wear them and I was miserable.  The second day I tried a pair.  I was so nice and comfortable!  I love them!!!  (did I say that already?)

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Alpaca Bed Blanket

Alpaca Bed Blanket

Why I love them:  We got our first blanket in 2013 on our Alpaca Trip to Ecuador.  Whenever we get a new product Brian tells me to "test it and abuse it".  I take my job seriously.  We've made this blanket our camping blanket.  I've washed it at least 50 times and dried it. It's STILL in awesome condition!  It's kept me warm on many a cold night!!   I also have one of these alpaca blankets on the bed in our guest room and two on our king bed (someone in our family is a blanket hog). :)

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Alpaca Dryer Balls

Hand Made Alpaca Dryer Balls 

Why I love them:  Commercial Dryer Sheets have a LOT of chemicals in them.  Luckily Alpaca Dryer Balls do not!  They reduce drying time, soften your clothes and you can add essential oils to them if you like.  Plus they are good for the environment!!!  Win-Win

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Alpaca Cookie Cutter Not Just for Cookies Alpaca Sandwich

Alpaca Cookie Cutter

Why I love them:  I love all things alpaca!  Not only is alpaca fiber wonderful, alpacas are so cute!!  

I've made cookies with my cookie cutters, but my favorite was when Brian packed us a picnic and made Alpaca Sandwiches! 

Alpaca Cookie Cutters, not just for cookies.  Hungry?  Alpaca Sandwich!!

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Alpaca Fingerless Gloves

Alpaca Work/Play Fingerless Alpaca Gloves

Why I love them:  In the winter we spend a lot of time in the cold.  The fingerless feature of this gloves allows me to type, text, play on facebook :) and still stay warm.  Proudly Made in the USA

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Whimsical Alpaca Ornament

Whimsical Alpaca Ornament

Why I love them:  Because they are so cute!  All of the ornaments on my tree are special to me!  Every Christmas I enjoy the memories as I unpack and place them on our tree.  Plus, I love when our alpaca products have a mission!  Our Whimsical line of alpaca products does just that: "Working Together for Good" toward helping craftspeople in villages of Thailand earn a living wage, supporting families and sustaining villages.

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alpaca felt insoles inserts

Alpaca Felt Shoe Insoles / Inserts

Why I love them:  We go to alpaca shows and almost always we spend a few days standing on our feet on very cold cement.  I put a pair of our alpaca felt shoe insoles in my boots and they give me added comfort.  Helping to prevent the cold from seeping in and I like the nice cushion of softness!  

This natural alpaca fiber shoe insert grown and crafted in the USA will keep you WARM - from the bottom up! 
Works well in outdoor boots, indoor shoes and even slippers! Alpaca shoe inserts wick away moisture, saving your shoes and your feet!

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Pacabuddies Alpaca Toy Alpaca Christmas

"PacaBuddies" Stuffed Alpaca Toys

Why I love them:  Every year we add a few new Pacabuddies to our "herd".  Jax and Lovey travel with us and love to post photos on instagram #jaxandlovey 

They make great gifts for the alpaca lover in your life.

 

This year we got a bunch of new alpaca products and I found some new favorites.  I still love my top TEN and couldn't decide on 3 to drop, so I am officially making my list a TOP THIRTEEN!  

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The Alpaca Watching Socks

Why I love them:  They are sooooo cute and comfortable and they feel wonderful!  I actually threw away all my cotton socks and exclusively wear these socks year round.  (unless it's cold then I wear my knee-hi alpaca socks).

12 100% Alpaca Pom-Pom Channel Beanie Hat

Why I love them:  It's warm! It's cute!  It's Soft!  It's Cute!

The brown one matches my Alpaca Watching Sweatshirt!  

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Messy Bun Alpaca Hat

Why I love them:  It's a busy time of year and It's so easy to just throw my hair up into a messy bun.  This hat allows me to keep my hair up without looking like I have a conehead.  It's fashionable, warm and cute!  

 Stay Warm, Wear Alpaca!  

Merry Christmas!  -Paula

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Why use Alpaca Dryer Balls?

Alpaca dryer balls will soften laundry and quicken dryer time, saving money year round. 

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3 Easy Steps of Alpaca Socks Care - Washing Instructions

We often get asked,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"What is the best way to care for Alpaca Socks?"

"How do you care for alpaca socks?"

"How do you wash alpaca socks?"

"Can I wash alpaca wool?"

etc. 

It is pretty easy to care for alpaca socks. 

superwarm alpaca socks superwarm alpaca outside  American traveler alpaca socks  

Our top selling line, the Choice Alpaca Products Footwear line is specifically designed to be not only warm and comfortable but also easy maintenance. But these rules apply to pretty much all alpaca socks. 

Here are the steps to care for alpaca socks:

  1. Turn them inside out  - this will keep wear off the visible outer portion of the socks
  2. Wash in cold or warm water with regular laundry. It's best if other items which could pull on the socks are not in the same load.
  3. Dry on low or even air dry. Alpaca wicks water, it does not absorb it.  You'll be amazed how quickly they'll dry just sitting out. 

With these alpaca sock care instructions you should enjoy your soft, warm and breathable alpaca socks for a long time! 

See our diverse selection of Alpaca Socks Here.

-Brian, PurelyAlpaca.com 

p.s. For more tips, see our alpaca FAQ.

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What's Paula Wearing? Alpaca of course!

We ride motorcycles a lot!  In all kinds of weather.  

Tomorrow we are going on a motorcycle trip to Big Bear, California.  The high is supposed to be 52 degrees.  BUT I wont be whining!  What I will be doing is wearing alpaca!  Lots and LOTS of Alpaca!  Good thing I know where to get amazing alpaca products.  :)

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Top Ten Ways to Stay Warm This Winter

Stay Warm, Wear Alpaca! Be Happy!

Did you know: While similar to sheep's wool, alpaca is warmer, not prickly, and has no lanolin, which makes it hypoallergenic and comfortable to wear.

Here are our TOP TEN Alpaca Products to help you stay warm this winter!

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Superwarm Heavy Extreme Alpaca Socks

 "Superwarm" Heavy Extreme Alpaca Socks

Have you asked...
  "What are the warmest socks ever?"
  "What are the best socks for cold feet?"
  "Where can I find extra warm socks?"
  "What are the warmest socks for extreme cold?" 
The Superwarm Alpaca Socks are it!
Our most popular winter product!

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"OutdoorAdventure" Alpaca Sock

"OutdoorAdventure" Alpaca Sock

The OutdoorAdventure alpaca socks are the ultimate in comfortable alpaca warmth for the feet! Designed to be the warm, comfortable heavy alpaca socks ready for action! 

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Solid Weave Brushed Alpaca Scarf

Solid Weave Brushed Alpaca Scarf

Available in multiple colors this unisex Solid Weave Brushed alpaca scarf offers a soothingly warm brushed baby alpaca surface in a classic alpaca scarf style which works with nearly any outfit!  

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Alpaca Bed Blanket

Alpaca Bed Blanket

Cuddle up under our wonderfully warm and beautiful brushed alpaca bed blankets. A simple, functional item, put this blanket between the top sheet and comforter and enjoy a great increase in warmth! 

Makes a great soft couch cuddle blanket! Tested and proven :) 

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Field Hiker Alpaca Socks

Field Hiker Alpaca Socks

Very Popular Alpaca Hiking Socks!  

These field socks have a great look, feel and performance which has been proven over many years to be very popular and a best seller. Comes in classic hiking style.  Look great in hiking shoes or birkies.  

The medium weight and good fit makes for a nice stylish hike through the Andes or your back yard.

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Classic Fishermans Alpaca Hat

Classic Knit Fishermans Alpaca Hat

Once considered for the old salt, these unisex Classic Knit Fishermans Alpaca Hats are quite in again.

Classic style of heathered color, with alpaca elegance, comfort and warmth.    

Made from 100% Alpaca.

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Adult Brushed Knit Alpaca Chullo with Ear Flaps

Adult Brushed Knit Alpaca Chullo with Ear Flaps

Knit alpaca chullos ("Choy-ohs") with ear flaps are great for staying warm and looking cool. Great on the slopes, a perfect ski hat or snowboarding hat. Stylish South American design. Each of these alpaca hats has a unique, varied patterns.

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100% Alpaca Work Play Gloves

100% Alpaca Work/Play Alpaca Gloves

The USA alpaca farm who makes these gloves and sells them at numerous venues says, 
These are what get you through winter. Farm tested, farm tough! Made of 100% soft prime alpaca fiber which has hollow-core insulation factor; everyone who works outdoors will LOVE these products! Natural colors, undyed.

They have a particularly strong following among hunters, fisherman and farmers of all types.  Some have reported wearing them as a liner INSIDE another glove for an extreme warmth combination, smart! 

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alpaca felt insoles inserts

Alpaca Felt Shoe Insoles / Inserts

This natural alpaca fiber shoe insert grown and crafted in the USA will keep you WARM - from the bottom up!
Works well in outdoor boots, indoor shoes and even slippers! Alpaca shoe inserts wick away moisture, saving your shoes and your feet!

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Bolivian Brushed Alpaca Gloves

Bolivian Brushed Pattern Full Fingered Alpaca Gloves 

These alpaca gloves are delightfully soft both in look and feel. Funky fun. Simple elegance. A soft and warm rustic glove. Also available in Fingerless... 

 

 Stay Warm, Wear Alpaca!

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Enjoy the Cold Weather with Warm Winter Socks from Purely Alpaca

Winter is coming!

But don't fret, winters annual migration to our feet has found its match in the Superwarm Heavy Extreme Alpaca Socks from Choice Alpaca Products.

stop cold feet with super warm alpaca socks

 

If you are serious about having warm feet through the cold winter months, the Superwarm Alpaca Socks are your answer. Heavier and warmer than all other socks out there, these socks have proven their value 1000s of times since their inception in 2006. 

Not only are alpaca socks warmer than any other sock, they're COMFORTABLE, DURABLE and WASHABLE. 

Learn more about these warm alpaca socks here:

http://purelyalpaca.com/products/superwarm-heavy-extreme-alpaca-socks

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