Few garments are as comfortable as a poncho. It’s a different style of coat, it’s comfortable, it leaves your arms free, it’s stylish, it moves around you and it’s warm… and if it’s made of alpaca, you can’t even count on it.

Because alpaca, which is the hair of alpacas, is adapted to the extreme and changing climatic conditions of South America: sun, heat, wind and cold.

Alpaca fibers are like super-thin air tubes, which gives them an excellent insulating capacity that is up to eight times warmer than sheep’s wool. This means that, no matter how thin and light the fabric is, it is warm.

It also contains no lanolin, which makes it a good choice if you have an intolerance to sheep’s wool.

This poncho is designed to give the same use you would give to a warm jacket but with a different style. It is woven with charcoal gray and ecru alpaca and as the gray predominates over the ecru we have finished it with a black trim. And, as we are eminently practical, it has a hidden pocket in one of the seams for whatever you may need.

Combines with almost everything. Try it with a mini-dress and high boots, with a long skirt playing with different layers, with jeans showing the ankles… Dare with this ethnic and, at the same time, avant-garde piece.

Process responsible

At Belategui Regueiro we work with very short series -and often unique pieces- because we believe in responsible production. This allows us to choose and use only the necessary materials, without accumulating large quantities or generating unnecessary stock. This way we avoid waste and ensure that each piece is woven with intention, time and care. If a piece appears to be out of stock, we can weave it especially for you. We prefer to create on demand rather than overproduce: it’s our way of respecting resources, process and your choice.

Care and recommendations

Wash your pieces by hand with neutral soap, without twisting and letting them dry in the shade. For ironing, follow the temperature recommended by your iron.

Maintenance

Always store your pieces stretched or folded gently, avoiding prolonged weight on hangers so that they do not become deformed. Airing them from time to time – without exposing them to direct sunlight – helps to keep their fibers in good condition.
We weave with noble and sensitive materials: a simple and regular care will ensure that each piece will accompany you for many years.

Environmental note

Made following a production cycle of low environmental impact because we have woven it by hand in one of the artisan looms that we have in our workshop in Cambre (A Coruña). We have finished the fringe thread by thread with a needle, we have washed it by hand with neutral soap, air dried it and the only electricity we have consumed in its creation process has been the one necessary to illuminate the workshop and for the final ironing.

As the soap we use in the washing process is of vegetable origin, we use the water left over from this process to control aphids on the plants in our vegetable garden. A simple way to close the cycle and reduce waste.

Repair and service life.

If your part needs a small adjustment or repair over time, you can write to us. We prefer to accompany you throughout its life than to replace it with another one.