This winter I was introduced to a company that specializes in handmade sustainable Alpaca clothing, Paka Apparel. To experience the brand I received “The Hoodie” and a pair of their new Sebastian Ski Socks. While I usually review more technical clothing I was pretty excited to be exposed to a brand that has made some very positive impacts on a country I love, Peru. You can read the origin story here but I will just some it up that this company is incredibly environmentally conscious and ethical, paying their native workers more than live-able wages and providing university scholarships for many Peruvian women.

The Hoodie has quickly become my most worn non-technical piece of clothing this winter. It is the softest hoody I’ve ever owned and after ice climbing or backcountry skiing all day slipping into this hoodie is a joy. The material is so soft and thermoregulating I have found it is really comfortable for extended wear and I even find it great to sleep in. I prefer to sleep at a cooler room temperature then most (64 degrees) and the cozy warmth of this with the hood up definitely has led to some quality sleep. It’s a casual fit and a size large was perfect for my 5′ 9″ 185 LB 42 inch chest build.

The Sebastian Ski Socks fit great and the full length compression was welcomed on long tours. The size medium was perfect for my US size 9 feet.

If you are a fan of sustainable natural apparel from a company with solid ethics and practices take a look at Paka Apparel. They offer a full like of clothing from casual t-shirts to newly released insulated outer wear jackets underwear and more!

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