Esencia

Esencia - Bonnet beanie pur alpaga Esencia

Esencia - Pure alpaca beanie

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80,00 EUR

Esencia - Pure alpaca beanie

Esencia

Esencia - Pure alpaca beanie

80,00 EUR

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Light warmth, natural softness and lasting comfort

This pure alpaca Esencia beanie offers remarkable thermal protection while remaining surprisingly light. Its soft ribbed knit hugs the head without compressing and creates a gentle, breathable warmth, suitable for everyday wear and cold temperatures.

Its beanie shape allows for several styling possibilities: short or elongated.

A fiber shaped by the Andes

100% alpaca
dry and stable warmth
very breathable
soft feeling without heaviness
low odor retention

Alpacas live on the Andean plateaus, where temperatures can range from -25°C at night to +18°C during the day!
Their fiber has naturally adapted to these extreme variations: it insulates from the cold while wicking away excessive heat.

You stay warm without sweating, and without feeling damp.

Everyday comfort

Stretch ribbed knit
Good hold without tightening
Easy-to-wear unisex cut
Lightweight and compact in a pocket or bag

A simple but technically very effective beanie, designed to accompany you through all cold seasons.

Human-scale manufacturing

Each piece is knitted in Bolivia on small artisanal machines, perpetuating know-how passed down from generation to generation.
This production method allows for a regular, durable knit, made at a human pace, far from industrial production.

"Maison de MaMoulia's Favorite"

This product is one of my favorites discovered in Germany when I met the Esencia brand.

It was carefully selected not only for the quality of its natural wool, but also to meet essential expectations:

softness on the skin
natural warmth
modern and timeless design
easy to wear and combine
durability for many years
and it's a very beautiful product!

It is a true discovery that joins my personal wardrobe selection, a garment designed to be worn, loved and kept for a long time.

Colors:

Ivory (cool ivory white), Pebble (soft warm beige), Cocoa (cacao), Amber (amber)

Sizes:

one size

• 100% alpaca
• Semi-artisanal work

Pure, untreated wool garments do not need to be washed frequently.
Wool has a natural self-care ability.

• Routine maintenance (recommended)

- Regular ventilation in the open air (ideally outside, or in front of an open window).

- Rest after each use: hang the garment on a hanger or drying rack, do not leave it in a ball in order to preserve the fiber and its shape.

- Local cleaning of stains under water at room temperature with Ulrich ox gall stain-removing soap or genuine Marseille soap.

• Complete wash (very rare)

- A complete wash should remain exceptional.

- Hand wash only!

- Cold water or water at room temperature.

- Ulrich Natürlich special wool liquid detergent.

- No lanolin treatment for alpacas

-Wash temperature = rinse temperature (avoid any thermal shock).

- Do not wring, wrap in a towel to absorb.

- Dry flat, away from the sun and any source of heat.

At Esencia, production is not industrial but artisanal.
The garments are made in Bolivia by families working on small-scale knitting machines in local workshops or at home. This method of production allows for a humane and consistent pace of work, far removed from mass production lines.

The brand maintains a direct collaboration with its knitters: stable pay, continuous orders, and attention to working conditions. The objective is as much social as it is textile-related – to preserve a thriving craft and local autonomy.

The fibers used – alpaca and baby llama – come from the Andean regions where these animals naturally live. They are known for their excellent thermal insulation, lightness, and durability, while requiring few resources to produce.

• Is this hat really warm?
Yes. Alpaca fiber insulates very effectively while remaining lightweight, providing a stable feeling of warmth without overheating.

• Is it mixed?
Yes, its cut is suitable for both adult men and women.

• Is it scratching?
Most people tolerate it directly on the skin; it's a really soft and pleasant garment.

• How long can it be worn without washing?
This garment can be worn for one or more years without washing, with simple airing.

• This one is incredibly soft and a very beautiful garment!

• This garment should not be machine washed on any cycle. Hand washing is recommended to preserve the garment's size and structure.
Ulrich Natürlich laundry detergent is highly recommended.

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Before being a winter accessory, an Esencia piece begins far from shop windows and seasons.

In Denmark, since 2004 the brand has been designing simple clothes, made to be worn for a long time - understated shapes, without fashion trends, designed to accompany everyday life rather than follow it.

Then the project travels to La Paz, Bolivia. There, knitting isn't a rediscovered technique; it's a skill passed down through generations. The pieces are made in small family workshops, on human-scale machines, far removed from continuous industrial production lines. The rhythm remains that of the hand and the eye: checking the stitch, adjusting the tension, starting again if necessary. Nothing is automated to the point of becoming impersonal.

Each garment is born from a subtle dialogue: clean Scandinavian design on one side, Andean textile tradition on the other. Not an anonymous production, but a meticulous manufacturing process, where we still know who knits and how.

The material itself tells the story of this connection. Alpaca comes from high plateaus where temperature variations are extreme: dry cold in the morning, intense sun during the day, and frost at night. Its fiber has developed to manage these variations—retaining heat without trapping moisture, protecting without suffocating.

Wearing Esencia is therefore not just about wearing a warm and breathable knit.

It's about wearing an object that took time: time to design, time to knit, time to do it right rather than quickly.

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