Alpaca Wool Balaclava
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A modern take on cold-weather essentials, our Alpaca Wool Balaclava blends function and quiet luxury. Knit in New York City from soft, breathable alpaca wool, this versatile piece wears like a knit balaclava or pulls down easily to style as a cozy balaclava hoodie.
Designed for warmth without bulk, it’s naturally insulating yet lightweight, keeping you comfortable from city streets to weekend escapes. Minimalist, modern, and endlessly versatile—our balaclavas are proof that winter gear can feel as refined as it is functional.
Alpaca yarns are naturally sustainable, but ours are doubly so, having been sourced from luxury fashion's leftovers. Alpaca fleece is warmer than sheep's wool (per gram) so you get more warmth with less weight. It's also supremely soft!
These limited edition balaclava with ties are sourced, knit and finished in NYC using deadstock Italian cashmere yarns leftover from the fashion industry. Enjoy all of the benefits of cashmere without the impact.
We've minimized our carbon footprint on this style by rescuing fashion industry leftovers, using natural yarns and by manufacturing locally. Plus all Better Beanies are delivered to your door with the carbon emissions of shipping offset, on the house. Enjoy the perfect knit hat to keep you cosy and help curb climate change.
Yarn: Italian Alpaca blend leftovers, sourced locally in NYC
Packaging: FSC certified paper bag, curbside recyclable
•one size
•Made in NYC
•Machine wash cold, hang dry.
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