| KNÄTOFS is run by Anna Melkersson and Maria Eld. The idea of KNÄTOFS was | |
| born when Anna visited Maria in Bolivia, where Maria was working as an aid | |
| worker doing workshops together with artisans. The artisans who assisted | |
| Marias workshops are today producing the knitted alpaca garments of KNÄTOFS. | |
| In this way, KNÄTOFS has a close and near cooperation with the people who | |
| produces the garments and can therefor guarantee that the saleries are fair | |
| and the animals are treated well. Part of KNÄTOFS' profit goes to the financing | |
| of a fair trade certification of the alpaca yarn. | |
| KNÄTOFS autumn/winter 2009 presents El Alto - A colourful collection of | |
| knitwear made of 100% alpacka wool. Inspired by Bolivian culture and Swedish | |
| nature, the collection is a close collaboration between Knätofs in Gothenburg, | |
| Sweden, and craftspeople in El Alto, Bolivia. Fair, playful and unisex pervades | |
| Knätofs adult and children clothes. | |
| Viva the Crafts! | |
| Alpaca wool | |
| The knitted garments of KNÄTOFS are made of 100% alpaca wool from Bolivia. | |
| The alpaca is a camelid, related to the camel. It is also related to the lama and | |
| lives in the mountains of the Andian region of South america. The alpaca comes | |
| in a wide range of natural colours, from white to black, brown and grey tones. | |
| The fibers of the alpaca wool are long and hollow wich makes the wool soft, | |
| warm and long lasting. Garments that are knitted in alpaca wool have similar | |
| qualities as silk. It cools when you are hot and keep you warm when it’s cold. | |
| Washing recommendations | |
| KNÄTOFS recommends washing the garments rarely. The best way to take care | |
| of your garments is to regularely leave it outdoor, as wool has a unique | |
| self-washing-quality. When needed you can wash the alpaca garment by hand | |
| with shampoo and leave to dry flat. It is also possible to wash the garment in | |
| the washing machine if you have a special wool programme and washing liquid | |
| for wool. | |
