Gray Loop Knit Alpaca Beanie – Soft, Slouchy & Sustainable
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- $84
Warm, lightweight, and effortlessly stylish — this Gray Loop Knit Alpaca Beanie is the kind of everyday accessory you'll reach for again and again. Knitted by hand from 100% natural alpaca fiber on a traditional knitting machine in Peru, it has a beautifully soft texture and a relaxed, slouchy fit that works for everyone. It also makes a thoughtful, sustainable gift for the people you love.
✨ Features
- 🧶 Loop Knit Alpaca Fabric: Crafted from 100% pure alpaca fiber with a subtle ribbed stripe detail and a distinctive loop knit texture.
- 🎨 Classic Gray: A clean, versatile neutral that pairs with almost anything in your wardrobe.
- 📐 One Size, Unisex: A relaxed, slouchy fit designed to suit all head sizes and worn by all genders.
- 🤲 Handmade in Peru: Knitted by skilled artisans at Allpa, a weaving collective that supports small and mid-size workshops across Peru.
- 🌿 Naturally Sustainable: Alpaca fiber is free from harsh chemicals, biodegradable, and produced with minimal environmental impact.
- 💧 Pill-Resistant: Alpaca has a lesser tendency to pilling than wool or cashmere, so it keeps its look wash after wash.
- 🎁 One of a Kind: As with all handcrafted goods, slight natural variations make each beanie uniquely its own.
💛 Benefits
- ☁️ Softer than cashmere — alpaca is silky and smooth against your skin, with no itching or irritation.
- 🔥 Genuinely warm — microscopic air pockets in each fiber create natural insulation that keeps you comfortable in the cold.
- 🌍 A purchase with purpose — buying from Allpa directly supports Peruvian artisans and helps preserve traditional weaving culture.
- 🎁 A gift worth giving — pair it with the Loop Stripe Alpaca Scarf and Minimalist Alpaca Gloves for a complete, coordinated set that any nature-lover or style-conscious friend would genuinely appreciate.
- ♻️ Low-impact luxury — alpacas graze freely in the Peruvian Andes, their padded feet leave the land intact, and no harsh chemicals are used in fiber production.
🧼 Care Instructions
- Hand wash cold with a mild detergent.
- Reshape gently while wet.
- Lay flat to dry — do not tumble dry or wring.
📋 Product Specifications
- Material: 100% Alpaca
- Color: Classic Gray
- Fit: One Size, Unisex
- Origin: Handmade in Peru by the Allpa weaving collective
- Style: Slouchy beanie with subtle ribbed stripe and loop knit texture
Add the Gray Loop Knit Alpaca Beanie to your cart today — a small, considered choice that feels as good as it looks.
Why Closiist?
- Sustainability: Clozist is committed to eco-friendly practices. We offer a wide range of sustainable and upcycled products, reducing your environmental impact.
- Supporting Local Businesses: By shopping at Clozist, you're supporting US-based businesses and contributing to local economies.
- Unique and High-Quality Products: Clozist curates a collection of unique and high-quality products, often from smaller brands that you might not find elsewhere.
- Ethical Sourcing: Clozist prioritizes ethical sourcing and fair trade practices.
- Convenience: With free shipping on orders over $49 for members of our Reward Program, it's easy to shop online and have your products delivered to your doorstep.
- Impact: For every order we offset 7kgs of CO2 and rescue 2 plastic bottles from the Ocean. Check our impact here
Environmental Impact
Our efforts to reduce our CO2 emissions generated by the sending of your orders mean that today Clozist is Carbon Positive on its shipments.
With the help of Greenspark we voluntarily offset 7kg of CO2 and remove 2 plastic bottles from the oceans with each order at no extra cost to you.
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.
Shipping & Delivery
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