Protein Fiber Micron Comparisons

Superfine Merino

11 -13 microns

Vicuña

12 -13 microns

Guanaco

14 -15 microns

Cashmere

15 -16 microns

Qiviut (Musk Ox)

15 -16 microns

Royal Baby Alpaca

< 20 microns

Dehaired Super Llama

20-21 microns

Baby Alpaca

20.1 - 22.9 microns

Superfine Alpaca

23 - 25.9 microns

Medium Alpaca

26 - 28.9 microns

Strong Alpaca

29 - 32 microns

Coarse Alpaca

32.1 - 35.1 microns

Alpaca Fiber Grades

Royal Baby Alpaca

< 20 microns

Grade 1 – Ultra-fine

Baby Alpaca

20.1 - 22.9 microns

Grade 2 – Superfine

Superfine Alpaca

23 - 25.9 microns

Grade 3 – Fine

Medium Alpaca

26 - 28.9 microns

Grade 4 – Medium

Strong Alpaca

29 - 32 microns

Grade 5 – Intermediate (Strong)

Coarse Alpaca

32.1 - 35.1microns

Grade 6 – Robust (Coarse)