Black Baby Alpaca Beanie – Slouchy Unisex Knit Hat by Slate + Salt
- Price
- $87
Soft, warm, and made to last — this black baby alpaca beanie is the kind of everyday accessory you'll reach for again and again. Handknit by a weaving collective in Peru, it pairs effortless style with genuinely sustainable materials. Whether you're keeping it for yourself or wrapping it up as a gift, it's a piece worth owning.
✨ Features
- 🧶 Luxuriously Soft Fiber: Made with 70% baby alpaca — softer than cashmere, warmer than lamb's wool, and naturally resistant to pilling.
- 🎨 Classic Black: A versatile, timeless colour that works with everything in your wardrobe.
- 📐 One Size, Unisex Fit: The slouchy knit design suits all head sizes and looks great on everyone.
- 🤲 Handmade in Peru: Knit on a hand knitting machine by Allpa, a weaving collective supporting 80+ artisan workshops across Peru.
- 🌿 Naturally Sustainable Fiber: Alpaca is free from harsh chemicals in production. Alpacas roam freely in the Peruvian Andes highlands and are not harmed during shearing.
- 🧵 Material: 70% Baby Alpaca, 23% Polyamide, 7% Wool.
- 💧 Easy Care: Hand wash cold with a mild detergent. Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry.
- 🎁 One of a Kind: As with all handcrafted goods, slight natural variations make each piece truly unique.
💚 Benefits
- Stay genuinely warm without bulk — alpaca's microscopic air pockets create lightweight insulation that outperforms many synthetic materials.
- Feel good about what you're wearing. Alpaca is one of the most natural, low-impact fibres in the fashion industry.
- Support real artisans. Every purchase helps Allpa's weavers grow as entrepreneurs and connect to the global marketplace.
- A thoughtful, sustainable gift that stands apart from the usual — beautiful in person and built to last far beyond a single season.
🧺 Care Instructions
Hand wash cold with a mild detergent. Gently reshape while wet and lay flat to dry. Avoid wringing or machine washing to keep the fibres in their best condition.
📋 Product Specifications
- Material: 70% Baby Alpaca, 23% Polyamide, 7% Wool
- Colour: Black
- Size: One Size
- Fit: Unisex, slouchy style
- Origin: Handmade in Peru by Allpa artisan collective
- Construction: Hand knitting machine
🌍 About the Maker
Allpa works with 80 small to midsize workshops across Peru, preserving traditional Peruvian textile culture while helping weavers build sustainable livelihoods. Through technical training, financial support, and access to global markets, Allpa turns skilled craftspeople into confident entrepreneurs. The alpaca fibre they use comes from animals that graze freely in the Andean highlands — their soft, padded feet leave the terrain undamaged, and they are never harmed during shearing.
In Inca history, alpaca fibre was reserved exclusively for royalty — a mark of how extraordinary this material truly is. Supple, naturally lustrous, and available in up to 28 natural colours, it remains one of the most prized natural fibres in the world.
Add the matching black alpaca gloves to complete the set — a perfect pairing for the cooler months ahead.
Bring home the Black Baby Alpaca Beanie today — a sustainable, artisan-made accessory that feels as good as it looks.
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Why 7kgs (15.43 lb)?
We took the average Carbon Emission of a 2lb package ground sent from NYC to LA and multiply that number by 4.
Why 2 bottles?
Millions of plastic bottles pollute our oceans every year, two standard bottles are a daily recommended water intake. We're committed to cleaning them up.
About SLATE + SALT
Slate + Salt is a socially conscious lifestyle brand offering a curated collection of modern, one-of-a-kind pieces handcrafted by artisans around the world. Their collections include jewelry, accessories, textiles, and decorative objects — all created using traditional techniques and fair trade practices.
Their mission is simple and powerful: to connect modern design with ancient craftsmanship, while supporting dignified work opportunities in communities facing extreme poverty.
Slate + Salt works closely with small social enterprises and Fair Trade cooperatives to ensure that every product supports ethical production, fair wages, and long-term economic empowerment — especially for women artisans.
Every item has a story.
Behind each piece is a person, a family, and a community. By choosing ethically produced goods, you help artisans remain in their villages, support their families, educate their children, and preserve cultural traditions that might otherwise disappear.
Because all products are handmade and often hand-dyed, each piece is naturally unique. Slight variations are part of their beauty — a reminder that these are not mass-produced objects, but human creations made with care.
Slate + Salt was founded by an avid traveler who fell in love with the people, cultures, and craftsmanship she encountered across developing countries. Through deep relationships with artisan groups and Fair Trade partners, the brand brings meaningful, ever-evolving collections to a global community that values beauty with purpose.
At Clozist, we are proud to feature Slate + Salt because their work reflects what we believe in: products that are beautiful, ethical, meaningful — and that create positive impact through everyday choices.
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