Quality Processing for the Fiber Enthusiast
Protein Fiber Micron Comparisons
Superfine Merino
11 -13 microns
Vicu๑a
12 -13 microns
Guanaco
14 -15 microns
Cashmere
15 -16 microns
Qiviut (Musk Ox)
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
Grade 1 Ultra-fine
Grade 2 Superfine
Grade 3 Fine
Grade 4 Medium
Grade 5 Intermediate (Strong)
32.1 - 35.1microns
Grade 6 Robust (Coarse)