Santa Fe Alpaca Cardigan
Santa Fe Alpaca Cardigan
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Eligible contiguous U.S. orders of $75+ receive complimentary USPS Priority Mail shipping.
A lightweight 100% alpaca cardigan crafted in Peru in a warm brown color. The fine-gauge knit features a six-button front, no pockets, and a relaxed, boxy silhouette suitable for layering.
This piece fits approximately a U.S. women’s Large to XL, with a shorter body and sleeve length than many modern U.S. styles. Please compare the flat measurements below with a similar garment you own before purchasing.
Details
Details
- Origin: Peru
- Material: 100% alpaca
- Color: Brown
- Construction: Lightweight fine-gauge knit
- Design: Six-button front with no pockets
- Condition: New
- Ships from: Taos, New Mexico
Size and Fit
Size and Fit
- Fit: Approximately U.S. women’s Large to XL
- Silhouette: Relaxed, boxy fit
- Bust/Chest: 22 inches pit to pit
- Body Length: 23 inches from shoulder to hem
- Sleeve Length: 20 inches from shoulder to cuff
Care: Dry clean only. Do not wash or tumble dry. Store folded to help maintain the shape of the knit.
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Will I receive the exact item shown?
If a product is listed as one-of-one, vintage, a unique specimen, or the exact piece photographed, that is the piece you will receive. Repeatable apparel and multi-unit products may use representative photography and will match the purchased style, size, color, and listed specifications.
Are all your items handmade?
No. Many pieces are handmade, hand-knit, handwoven, carved, assembled, or produced in small quantities. Others are commercially produced. We state the material, construction, maker, origin, and technique on the individual product page when those facts are known.
Do you restock sold-out items?
Sometimes. Core apparel and repeatable merchandise may return when available. One-of-one, vintage, limited, and unusually sourced pieces often do not. If inventory says one, there may really be only one.
What determines the price of a piece?
We consider material, fiber content where applicable, construction, finishing, origin, workmanship, production quantity, condition, and the finished piece itself. Price makes sense only after you know what you are comparing.
What is your return policy?
All products may be returned within 30 calendar days after delivery. Merchandise must be unused, unworn, and in original condition. Contact info@fromtheandes.com to request a return. Approved U.S. returns include a prepaid return label paid by From The Andes. Eligible returns may receive a refund of the merchandise price, an exchange, or store credit, with no restocking fee. Approved refunds are initiated within 3 business days after inspection, and From The Andes pays outbound shipping on approved exchanges.
Returns require prior authorization and must meet the condition requirements in our Refund Policy.
Where does my order ship from, and how quickly?
Orders ship from Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, and typically leave within 1 business day. Orders placed after 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time typically ship the following business day. Orders placed on weekends or recognized holidays typically ship the next business day. Handling time is separate from carrier transit time. We use USPS or UPS and provide tracking. USPS currently publishes a 2–3 business day service objective for Priority Mail after USPS accepts the shipment; Priority Mail delivery is not guaranteed.
Where do you ship?
We ship to eligible addresses within the United States and supported U.S. territories, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, supported U.S. territories and possessions, and eligible APO, FPO, and DPO addresses. Orders of $75 or more shipping to an eligible address in the contiguous United States receive complimentary USPS Priority Mail shipping. Orders of $75 or more shipping to an eligible address in the contiguous United States receive complimentary USPS Priority Mail shipping. Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, and eligible APO, FPO, and DPO addresses are charged the available USPS rate shown at checkout.
Alpaca benefits
What makes alpaca fiber distinctive comes down to the fiber itself and how the garment is made.
Finer alpaca fibers generally feel more comfortable against the skin. Fiber diameter and medullation both influence softness and prickling, so the feel of alpaca can vary from garment to garment.
Alpaca fiber is valued for thermal insulation, and medullation within the fiber can contribute to that performance. We do not use fixed claims such as “three times warmer than wool” because warmth depends on the finished yarn, knit, weight, and garment construction.
Alpaca is a natural protein fiber. We avoid blanket claims such as “hypoallergenic,” “antimicrobial,” or “allergy-free” because individual sensitivities vary and those terms can overstate what the fiber itself guarantees.
Like other fine animal-fiber knitwear, alpaca can pill or show surface wear where friction occurs. Fiber selection, yarn structure, garment construction, use, and care all affect durability. Gentle cleaning and proper storage help preserve the piece.
Alpacas have been raised for fiber in the Andes for centuries. Modern garment quality still depends on the specific fleece, fiber preparation, spinning, knitting, finishing, and care behind each piece.