{"product_id":"plush-black-alpaca-beanie-hat","title":"Alpaca Beanie in Black Plush Loop Knit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis alpaca beanie is knit from a looped yarn, so its surface is soft and slightly fuzzy, with a faint ribbed stripe running up the crown. Allpa lists it as 100% alpaca, one size and unisex, in black. It is cut with extra room, so it settles into a soft slouch once on, and it can be pushed back off the forehead for a softer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoop yarn texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e The looped yarn traps air between its curls, which makes the knit feel thick and cushy without weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll alpaca.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allpa's label lists one fiber only, 100% alpaca, with no synthetic blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft-edged black.\u003c\/strong\u003e A solid black hat matches every coat color, and the fuzz keeps the black from looking harsh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Alpaca Itchy on the Forehead?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs alpaca itchy? For most people, much less than sheep wool. Itch comes from coarse fiber ends pressing on the skin, and alpaca fiber is fine and smooth; it also carries no lanolin, the wool grease that bothers some skin. \u003cstrong\u003eThat is why an alpaca beanie can sit straight on the forehead all day without a lining.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very sensitive skin can still feel a looped surface, so wear it pushed back a little if your skin reacts to texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Alpaca Fiber Holds Heat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpaca fibers are partly hollow, with tiny air pockets running through their core. Still air insulates, so the fiber holds warmth while staying light, and the looped yarn of this beanie adds even more trapped air between the strands. Allpa also points out that alpaca has less tendency to pill than many fibers, which matters on a hat that rubs against a coat collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Alpaca Beanie Outfits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fuzzy black reads casual, the kind of hat that looks right with a parka, a peacoat or a puffer. The gallery pairs it with long black fingerless gloves and a striped black scarf, which shows how well a single color head to hand looks. \u003cstrong\u003eMatching the beanie to the coat collar or the gloves makes a plain winter outfit look put together.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allpa's care label says to hand wash it cold with a mild detergent, reshape it while wet and lay it flat to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiving with the Plush Alpaca Beanie\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan long hair go under a beanie?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, and it usually looks best worn loose. Leave the hair down, pull the beanie on from the front and push it back so the front edge sits at the hairline, then let the slouch rest at the back. Tucking long hair behind the ears keeps the sides smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a looped alpaca hat warm enough for snow?\u003c\/strong\u003e For walking in cold dry weather, yes, since the curls trap a thick layer of air. In wet snow, a looped surface holds flakes, so shake it out when you come inside and let it dry flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the loops snag on jewelry?\u003c\/strong\u003e They can catch on a prong ring or a hook earring. Take off rings with open settings before pulling it on, and lift it off by the brim rather than the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allpa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639416652077,"sku":"230029","price":65.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/4553\/2717\/files\/allpa-plush-black-alpaca-beanie-hat-1.jpg?v=1791916539","url":"https:\/\/aysire.com\/products\/plush-black-alpaca-beanie-hat","provider":"Aysire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}