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Extreme Alpaca Hiking Socks |
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The extremely smart wool alternative. American Raised Alpaca wool. These are our most plush, most well cushioned, durable, industrial strength hiking socks for extreme conditions. Also great for skiing or snowmobile trips.
For thinner, lighter duty socks, see the models sold in the sidebar.
Thick and luxurious, this natural fiber they are good for multiple days of wear between washings on the trail. Super Warm in the winter, cool and dry on warmer days due to wicking properties. Extreme Socks have natural padding are good for long blister free hikes. Great in all sorts of weather.
Why is alpaca the smarter wool ? It is softer, warmer, wicks moisture better, and not scratchy or itchy like ordinary wool.
Alpaca Extreme Hiking Socks come in several sizes. See Selector bar above to select proper size. Over time they might shrink a bit so if you are between sizes order the larger size.
Color is a natural blend of the animals natural colors. The resulting mix is a pleasant light brown / khaki look.
Fiber Contents: 80% Alpaca, 18% Nylon, 2% Elastic
Why does Alpaca product have much less "Itch" or "prickle factor" than sheeps or merino wool ? One of the
contributing "itch" factors of any fiber are the length and angle of the scales along the fiber shaft. The scales from sheep's wool typically stick out 0.8 micron, whereas alpaca scales are closer to 0.2 micron.
Alpaca is a rare specialty fiber. It is stronger than mohair, finer than many cashmeres, warmer than goose down, and breathes better than thermal knits.
Alpaca was traditionally the fiber reserved for Inca nobility. Unlike cashmere, alpaca will not pill, wrinkle, and holds its shape for many years of comfortable wear.
Alpaca is the only fine-haired fleece that comes in 22 officially-recognized natural colors. This makes alpaca wool unique among the fine fibers. Alpaca products we sell are a blend of natural colors.
Alpaca wool has other qualities. For instance, it contains no lanolin, which is often referred to as the cause of wool allergies. It is therefore hypo-allergenic and very good for people with sensitive skin.
Because alpaca wool is hollow it can absorb and move (wick) body moisture much better. So in
winter you feel warm and comfortable, and in summer -- dry and fresh.
Made and Grown in the USA !
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