Tuesday, December 11, 2012
We are faced with this question all the time when customers are shopping in our pop up shops or online. "But I'm allergic to wool." Is a common thing we hear. Our response is "This is alpaca wool, not all wool are the same when it comes to you and your allergy."
1. Many people who believe they have a wool allergy have never been tested for such. In fact, some people are simply sensitive to rougher fibers such as sheep's wool, or even cotton. Some people can have a reaction just from touching a ball of yarn. (our hearts go out to you!) We all have different skin types. Sometimes if wool (or any fabric for that matter) starts to itch, you'll scratch, causing redness. It may not be the material causing redness of the skin, its your scratching! This is especially a problem in the winter as we may heat our homes more causing dry, itchy skin. So keep in mind and pay attention to whether it is your clothing or just the conditions around you that may cause these symptoms.
fun fact: Scientists have discovered that it doesn't matter if a garment is made of wool, alpaca, mohair, or man-made acrylics, if over 5% of the f
abric is composed of fibers with diameters of over 30 microns, it will itch not matter what.
2. Alpaca wool is at a chemical level not the same as any other wool. Many people who are in fact allergic to other wools shop at emiLime because they are delighted that they dont react to our products. The scales of alpaca fibers that typically can cause prickle are smaller than those of sheep's wool thus the itch factor is much less noticeable. Alpaca fiber is a perfect alternative for those that suffer from allergies to sheep's wool and feathers, as it is naturally hypoallergenic. Alpaca fiber also has a hollow center that deters dander and dust mites that are the leading causes of asthma and allergies. This hollow center to each fiber allows keeps heat in, making alpaca especially warm. No wonder the Incans depended on it to keep warm in the mountains!
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
BURRRR its getting chilly out here at Columbus Circle!
We have set up shop here in NYC, and the city is alive with holiday spirit. We are on the Holiday Market App, that you can download on your smartphone, and get 10% off any hat, arm warmers, or scarf. Its a great way to connect and see all the shops that are joining us out on these chilly New York streets. Good thing we sell alpaca, otherwise we'd be freezing!
So come on by and say hello, do some early Christmas shopping, we have some great things in the booth.
For example, say you see a wonderful scarf and gloves set that would be perfect for that friend of yours, but you just cant decide if it is the right thing, and want to think about it and come back another time. Well we have cards set up for each product that you can scan a QR code, and it will send you to the page where you can buy that set online! The cards also say exactly where they came from, and who made the product.
So grab some hot cocoa, take a stroll, and come see us!
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Monday, November 12, 2012
Returning from another adventure backpacking and traveling around Peru, once again a scarf has proven the most useful thing in my bag. Here is a list of the many ways I have used a scarf to save me during my travels.
1. To keep warm, around my neck.
2. Wrapped as a head scarf, keeping my hair away from my face
3. A makeshift backpack, tie-ing two ends, crossing across my chest and placing things in the pocket created on my back.
4. Rolled up to make a pillow on long bus rides
5. As a headband, tied at the back of the neck, then braiding the loose ends into the hair. Really cute easy style.
6. As a shawl
7. As a belt
8. Once the headlight on a dirt bike I was taking was falling down to point to the ground, we tied the scarf in a way to hold the light in place.
9. As a bag strap, when my backpack strap broke
10. As a swimsuit cover up around my waist
These are just a few, but when traveling I have found that packing a light, versatile scarf can save you in practically any situation.
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