Only the fine fleece of the Alpaca is called 'Baby Alpaca' and provides a featherweight, heavenly soft fibre that is warmer and lighter than cashmere yet stronger and more durable. Baby Alpaca is prized for it's unique silky feel and it's naturally hypoallergenic. This is a very fine ligt weight shawl to take the chill of your shoulder or can be worn as a scarf.