Animal and fiber distinctions

Comparison	Main distinction	What it changes
Alpaca vs llama	Alpacas are smaller and more fleece-led; llamas are larger and more multipurpose in historical use.	Prevents animal identity from being confused with luxury fiber language.
Huacaya vs Suri	Huacaya is fuller and loftier; Suri is longer, lustrous, and drapier.	Changes the hand, look, and product behavior of finished goods.
Fiber vs finished product	Raw fiber value does not automatically guarantee garment build quality.	Keeps material claims separate from craftsmanship claims.

PromPerú micron bands

Category	Micron range	Typical use
Ultrafine	<18 µm	Exceptional luxury accessories
Superfine	18.1–20 µm	Premium scarves, wraps, fine knitwear
Extrafine	20.1–23 µm	Luxury sweaters and accessories
Fine	23.1–26.5 µm	Everyday premium apparel
Semi-fine	26.6–29 µm	Outer layers and more structural uses
Semi-thick / thick	29.1 µm and above	Blankets, craft, and lower skin-contact categories

Blend matrix

Composition	Strength	Best fit	Watch for
100% alpaca	Softness and drape	Scarves, wraps, premium sweaters	Less resilience in hard-wear categories
Alpaca + wool	Body and warmth	Knitwear and outer layers	Potentially more itch than finer alpaca-led blends
Alpaca + nylon	Strength and recovery	Socks and accessories	Lower pure-fiber feel
Alpaca + acrylic	Price accessibility	Entry luxury and casual gift items	Weaker hand and lower natural-fiber character
Alpaca + silk	Luster and fluid drape	Elegant lightweight accessories	Higher cost and more delicate care

Apparel use-case matrix

Product	Usually strongest composition	Why	Key checkpoint
Sweater	Baby/fine alpaca, often blended	Balances comfort and structure	Knit density and pilling risk
Scarf / wrap	High-alpaca or pure alpaca	Lets softness and drape lead	Real fiber percentage versus prestige wording
Sock	Alpaca with nylon	Handles abrasion and fit stress better	Elastic recovery
Coat	Structured blend or coating fabric	Holds shape more convincingly	Cleaning method and lining quality

Plush and décor matrix

Object type	Material story	Main question	Rule lane
Children’s plush toy	Textile plush and fill	How is it age graded?	Toy safety
Collectible plush	Giftable soft object	Is it still reasonably expected to be given to a child?	Could still trigger children’s-product treatment
Needle-felted art	Fiber sculpture	Is it art or play?	Usually décor unless marketed for play
Real-hide décor	Tanned hide or fur exterior	Is the animal-origin material clearly disclosed?	Material labeling and décor expectations

Claim checklist

Claim type	What verifies it	What it does not prove on its own
“Alpaca” in the title	Fiber-content label	Exact softness, fineness, or luxury level
“Peruvian”	Origin labeling and supply-chain detail	Automatic product superiority
“Certified”	Named standard and certified stage	Universal proof across the entire product lifecycle
“Toy-safe”	Age grading, warnings, and applicable compliance records	That a decorative object is suitable for child play