Our fibers, a natural atmospheric Co2 sink
When grazing is well planned (with frequent movements, rotating livestock and letting the land rest) plants contribute organic matter (carbon) to the soil following their natural cycle.
This is one of the guiding principles of El Camino.
And it is that 50% of the weight of the fiber is pure organic carbon.
This Carbon of the fiber was the existing one in the meadow, which in turn, was the one that has been fixed from the atmosphere by the plants.
If we transform this existing carbon into CO2, it would be equivalent to 1.8 kg of CO2 in each kg of clean fiber, “sequestered” in something durable, natural and ecological.
When you buy El Camino yarn, what you have between the needles is a sink of CO2 existing in the atmosphere 1-2 years ago.
Will you help us to keep fighting?
Alpaca and Mohair fiber properties
- Elasticity and tensile capacity of the yarn (due to the uniformity and synchronization of the curl that occurs in the natural growth of the fiber).
- Sensation of softness; due to the smoothness, humidity and the very character of the fiber.
- Durability; it is preserved over time and is not damaged by fungi or other microorganisms.
- Thermal property; it acts as an insulator keeping the body temperature at normal levels (due to the air cavity in each of the fibers).
- Flame retardant and hydrophobic-thanks to its chemical composition it does not burn, and absorbs a maximum of 20% of its weight in water, so garments made with alpaca do not get soaked.
Alpaca Fiber Property
Flexibility: outperforming Merino and Mohair.
Hypoallergenic, unlike other animal fibers, alpaca does not produce allergies so it is suitable for everyone.
Mohair Property
Softness and luster, standing out from other animal fibers.
Fiber care
Hand wash
Avoid contact with hot water (could felt)
Dry horizontally without exposing to the sun (when the excess water drains, roll it up in a dry towel and apply a little pressure)
