Baby alpaca is a fineness grade (18-22 microns), not fiber from a young animal - which makes it as soft as cashmere but far more durable. It contains no lanolin, making it ideal for kids with sensitive skin. League of Friends knitwear uses an 80% merino, 20% baby alpaca blend: the softness and hypoallergenic properties of alpaca with the structure and durability of merino, at a price point that makes sense for children's clothing.
What GOTS certification actually means, where League of Friends stands piece by piece, and why we choose partners based on relationship first, not just paperwork.
Not all fabrics are equal, and most kids' clothes are made from materials that look fine until they don't. Here's what to actually look for, from fiber content to certifications to the real cost of buying well.
Somewhere between the first wash and the tenth, most kids' clothing reveals what it's really made of. If you've ever wondered about the dyes β what they are, what's actually in them, where they end up β this is the honest version.
Ten simple, screen-free summer activities you can do at home with items you already have β from toy baths and living room camping to sun prints and popsicle making.
