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Hefty stuff for the winter! Made from alpaca/merino wool blend, this watch cap is warmer than just a lambswool cap of the same weight. These are undyed, what you see are the natural shades of the animal!
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Hefty stuff for the winter! Made from alpaca/merino wool blend, this watch cap is warmer than just a lambswool cap of the same weight. These are undyed, what you see are the natural shades of the animal!
- Multi-function model
- Made in Finland!
A heavenly blend of alpaca and sheep
Alpaca is a relatively new arrival to the vast wastelands of Finland, but we're slowly getting acquainted with it. We already have alpaca farms here, you know! When you take alpaca and merino wool and combine them to a well-thought-out beanie, you have something damn nice in your hands!
The thick rib knit will stretch to fit your head. You can pull it down as is or fold the edge, watch cap style.
Material and care
- 70% merino wool, 30% alpaca wool.
- 360g/m2.
- 20.5-21 micron.
- Wool wash at 30° C (86° F)
Alpaca is said to be up to three times as warm as lambswool, won't pile up easily but doesn't contain lanolin either. On the other hand, merino wool is extremely fine lambswool and traps warmth like there's no tomorrow - all in all, a tried and true material. Both types of wool are pretty warm even when wet and won't stink easily thanks to their antibacterial properties.
The beanie can be machine washed at 40 degrees Celsius (104° F) with a wool cycle. The use of wool care products is recommended (ones with lanolin too). Hang dry.
Our merino wool is mulesing-free. With alpaca wool, such measures have not been necessary ever, so it's quite ethical by virtue.
Two colors
The available colors are dark brown and grey. As said before, these are the natural shades of the animals and haven't been treated in any way. They can vary just a bit from batch to batch.
Being untreated, they also have the natural odor of the animal, which will wear off with use. We think this is a lovely scent, kinda reminds us of a farm.
Size and measurements
The beanie measures 23 x 24 cm (9" x 9.5") flat.
Made in Finland
Made by Agtuvi Ky in Finland.
Carbon Footprint
The estimated amount of greenhouse gas emissions from the production of one single item is 3.55 kg CO2e. The estimation includes the entire production of the item, from the raw materials up until the finalized product exiting the factory. Read more about the calculation method.
Varusteleka Särmä
Särmä is our own brand of clothing and equipment. When you buy Särmä you get purpose-built stuff at a decent price, something that will fill it's intended role well and not cost you an arm and a leg! For further reading check out the Varusteleka's Särmä page.
Särmä products are covered by a 12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. For further information please read our detailed warranty guide.
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Christopher S. 13.02.2020 Verified purchase
Hostile wintertime
How a cocked, wool hat comforts
The joy of the head



Tero K. 18.09.2020 Verified purchase
Kudos on myös todella harvaa eli kaikki tuuli tulee läpi, eikä haissut edes alpakalle



Simon S. 11.11.2020 Verified purchase
I use this pretty much daily during colder months and winter here in Sweden.
It does get a little itchy after awhile sometimes so if you know that you are sensitive to that maybe this beanie isn't for you.
Definitely going to look around for more alpaca stuff


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