essential knit alpaca beanie

Keep warm and look cool with this perfectly slouchy beanie. Throw it on and scrunch it back for an easy every day accessory. Alpaca fiber is considered by the fashion industry to be one the greenest, most natural and softest fibers in the world. This classic beanie is made on a hand knitting machine by a Fair Trade weaving cooperative in Peru. The cooperative has 80 small to midsize workshops located throughout Peru. Through textile production, they strive to create awareness and preserve Peruvian culture. They develop annual collections according to market trends and support the growth of artisans with technical assistance, training and loans. This transforms weavers into entrepreneurs and gives them access to the global marketplace.

• Material: 70% Alpaca, 23% Polyamide + 7% Wool.
• One Size + unisex.

SLATE + SALT is a mission based brand providing a worldwide customer base for artisanal treasures found in rural, impoverished villages around the world. They support the Fair Trade movement and work closely with Fair Trade organizations to facilitate dignified working opportunities in areas of extreme poverty. Their products are artisan handmade using traditional techniques handed down through generations.