Meet your new favourite cold-weather companion. This slouchy baby alpaca beanie from Slate + Salt is the kind of hat you reach for every single day — soft against your skin, light on your head, and warm without any bulk. Handknit in Peru by skilled artisans, it's a thoughtful gift for anyone who appreciates quality, comfort, and the story behind what they wear.
✨ Features
- 🧶 Baby Alpaca Blend: Made from 70% Baby Alpaca, 23% Polyamide, and 7% Wool — a fibre blend that's softer than cashmere and warmer than lamb's wool.
- 💨 Naturally Insulating: Microscopic air pockets in alpaca fibre create lightweight warmth without the weight or itch of synthetic materials.
- 🎨 Classic Snow Colour: A clean, versatile white that pairs effortlessly with any winter wardrobe.
- 📐 One Size, Unisex Fit: A relaxed, slouchy silhouette that works for everyone — scrunch it back or wear it low.
- 🤲 Handknit on a Hand Knitting Machine: Crafted by a weaving collective in Peru, with slight natural variations that make each piece genuinely one of a kind.
- 🌿 No Harsh Chemicals: Alpaca fibre is processed without the use of harsh chemicals, keeping it gentle on your skin and kinder to the planet.
💚 Benefits
- Stays soft wash after wash with less pilling than standard wool beanies.
- Naturally hypoallergenic — a great option for sensitive skin.
- Ethically made by artisans supported through fair wages, training, and access to global markets.
- A genuinely meaningful gift — something beautiful with a real story behind it.
- Supports sustainable livelihoods and the preservation of Peruvian textile traditions.
🧺 Care Instructions
- Hand wash cold with a mild detergent.
- Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry.
📋 Product Specifications
- Material: 70% Baby Alpaca, 23% Polyamide, 7% Wool
- Colour: Snow (White)
- Size: One size fits most
- Gender: Unisex
- Origin: Handmade in Peru
- Maker: Allpa — a collective supporting 80+ small to midsize artisan workshops across Peru
🌎 The People Behind It
This beanie is made by Allpa, a Peruvian organisation working with over 80 small artisan workshops across the country. They don't just produce textiles — they invest in their makers through technical training, financial support, and access to international markets, turning skilled weavers into thriving entrepreneurs. Every purchase helps sustain that work.
Alpaca has been prized since the time of the Incas, reserved for royalty because of its extraordinary fineness. Today, the alpacas still roam freely across the Peruvian Andes highlands, grazed with minimal environmental impact. Their soft padded feet leave the terrain undisturbed, and shearing causes them no harm — making alpaca one of the most genuinely sustainable natural fibres available.
Add the Snow Baby Alpaca Beanie to your cart today — for yourself or someone who deserves something a little special this season.