Best alpaca sweater brands
Updated November 7, 2026
Alpaca is warm, light and soft, and it has no lanolin, so some people who react to sheep's wool find it easier to wear.
Look for baby alpaca for softness, 100% alpaca or a stated blend, and Peruvian or Bolivian origin if that matters to you. Baby alpaca refers to fiber fineness, not the age of the animal.
The 13 brands below sell alpaca sweaters and are listed in The Plain Thread directory. The green links go straight to their matching shop pages. Some of these brands also sell blends, so check the fiber content on each product.
Alpaca and vicuña knitwear for men and women across a range of price points.
Peruvian alpaca knitwear for men and women.
Alpaca knitwear and accessories for men and women, sourced from Andean farms.
Fair Trade certified basics in organic Peruvian Pima cotton for men and women.
Luxury alpaca and vicuña knitwear for men and women, ethically sourced from Peru.
Value-priced alpaca basics and knitwear for men and women.
Peruvian alpaca knitwear brand with retail stores and online sales for men and women.
French sustainable knitwear brand making merino, alpaca, and organic cotton sweaters, cardigans, and vests for everyday wear.
Traceable alpaca clothing and knitwear sourced directly from Peruvian farming communities.
Women's premium basics in Pima cotton, alpaca, cashmere, and silk on a fewer-better-things philosophy.
Luxury linen and cashmere fabrics, throws, cushions, and upholstery textiles for high-end residential and commercial interiors.
100% organic cotton basics and naturally dyed clothing made in small batches worldwide.
Affordable luxury basics in cashmere, organic cotton, silk, alpaca, and linen for men and women.
Common questions
Is alpaca warmer than wool?
Alpaca fibers are partly hollow, so alpaca is often warmer than sheep's wool at the same weight.
Does alpaca itch?
Baby alpaca feels soft. Coarser grades and some brushed knits can feel hairy.
How do I wash alpaca?
Hand wash in cool water with wool detergent and dry flat.