There is something genuinely special about wrapping yourself in a baby alpaca scarf. It is not just the warmth — though that is exceptional — it is the texture, the lightness, and the quiet luxury of wearing something that has been crafted from one of the finest natural fibres in the world. If you have never tried one before, it is the kind of thing that makes you wonder how you ever managed winters without it.Baby alpaca comes from the first shearing of a young alpaca, which gives the fibre its unusually fine, soft quality. It is naturally free from the lanolin found in sheep's wool, which means it is far less likely to cause irritation — great news if you have sensitive skin or find most scarves scratchy against your neck. A soft alpaca scarf made from baby alpaca sits against the skin without any of that familiar itch.