Named after legendary mountaineer Edmund Hillary, this hand-knit baby alpaca hat is built for people who believe the best days happen outside. Crafted by Quechua artisans in the mountains of Peru and designed in the USA, it's a hat with a real story behind it — and a thoughtful gift for anyone with a sense of adventure.
✨ Features
- 🦙 100% Baby Alpaca Wool: Exceptionally soft, naturally warm, and gentle on sensitive skin — no synthetic fibres, no blends.
- 🧶 Hand-Knit by Quechua Artisans: Each hat is individually knitted in the highlands of Peru by skilled indigenous craftspeople.
- 🌍 Explorer Series — Hillary: Part of a USA-designed collection inspired by the world's great explorers, honouring Sir Edmund Hillary.
- 📐 One Size Fits Most: The knit construction gives natural stretch to comfortably fit a wide range of head sizes.
- 🎨 Available in Multiple Colours: Choose from Brown, Cream, Blue, Green, and Oatmeal to suit your style.
- 🤝 Fair Trade & Ethically Made: Artisans are paid a true living wage that supports their families, funds education, and builds long-term financial security.
- 🐾 Humanely Sourced Alpaca: Fibres come only from humanely treated animals — from farm to finished hat, every step is guided by respect.
- 🇺🇸🇵🇪 Designed in the USA, Made in Peru: A genuine collaboration that connects American design with Peruvian craft heritage.
💛 Benefits
- 👐 Wear something that gives back: Every purchase directly supports indigenous Peruvian families and their communities.
- 🌡️ Warm without the bulk: Baby alpaca is lighter than wool but just as insulating — ideal for outdoor adventures, travel, or everyday wear.
- 🎁 A gift worth giving: Whether it's for a hiker, a traveller, or someone who simply loves quality handmade accessories, this hat makes a meaningful and lasting gift.
- ♻️ A more sustainable choice: Natural fibres, ethical sourcing, and fair wages — this is fashion that feels good in every sense.
- 💬 A conversation starter: The Explorer Series has a story people genuinely want to hear about.
🧼 Care Instructions
- Hand wash in baby shampoo with lukewarm water.
- Gently reshape and hang to dry — do not tumble dry or wring.
📋 Product Specifications
- Material: 100% Baby Alpaca Wool
- Size: One size fits most
- Series: The Explorer Series — Hillary
- Design Origin: USA
- Made in: Peru
- Made by: Quechua artisans, highlands of Peru
- Sourcing: Humanely treated alpacas, fair living wage production
- Available Colours: Brown, Cream, Blue, Green, Oatmeal
"Good planning is important. I've also regarded a sense of humor as one of the most important things on a big expedition." — Edmund Hillary
Add the Hillary Baby Alpaca Hat to your cart today — a beautifully crafted piece that supports artisan communities and travels as well as you do.