Filati Lab Piura Stretch 55 Baby Alpaca 13 Fine Merino 27 Polyamide 5 Elastomer Brushed Cone Yarn · 1/11.5Nm · Italy

This soft stretch yarn from the Italian house Filati Lab, part of the Piura Stretch range, pairs a luxurious baby alpaca and fine merino surface with a resilient polyamide core and an elastomer thread, giving it a plush, warm handfeel with gentle, controlled stretch. Spun at 1/11.5Nm, it is light yet substantial, making it especially suited to soft-structured knitwear and fitted pieces that hold their shape while remaining supple.

The color 811 is a soft ecru — a warm, natural off-white with quiet depth and an understated, timeless character. It is especially suitable for minimal aesthetic knitwear, refined loungewear, and layering pieces built around a natural palette.

As an industrial surplus yarn, this cone provides consistency in spinning quality while maintaining flexibility for creative development. Baby alpaca brings warmth and a delicate softness, fine merino adds body and loft, polyamide lends strength and lightness, and the elastomer gives controlled recovery and lasting shape retention.

Yarn Specifications

• Fiber Content: 55% Baby Alpaca / 13% Fine Merino Wool / 27% Polyamide / 5% Elastomer
• Yarn Count: 1/11.5Nm (approx. 1150 m / 100g ≈ 1258 yd / 100g)
• Color: 811 Ecru
• Texture & Handfeel: Soft, plush, warm, with gentle elasticity
• Structure: Light-bodied yet substantial, elastic recovery, clean drape
• Origin: Italy
• Condition: Mill End / Unused Surplus Yarn (Deadstock)

Recommended Uses

• Soft-structured knitwear and lightweight sweaters
• Fitted and body-skimming garments requiring stretch and recovery
• Loungewear, cardigans, and refined layering pieces
• Scarf and accessory knitting
• Machine knitting and hand knitting

Important Notes

• This yarn is soft and warm, with a plush hand and controlled elasticity
• For best results, swatch before production to test tension, stretch, and fabric density
• Cone yarn is different from skein yarn and must always be swatched before knitting to evaluate shrinkage and gauge
• Elastic yarns behave differently from non-stretch yarns — allow the swatch to relax fully before measuring gauge
• For added structure, it can be combined with silk, wool, or other fibers
• Some cones may be rewound onto empty cones without original mill labels
• May have mild outer dust or storage marks
• Sold as is, without retail packaging
• All yarns are 100% functional with no visible flaws or defects affecting usability
• Please note that cone yarn is wound in an industrial format
• In rare cases, internal breaks may not be visible from the outside of the cone
• Please allow approximately 2%–3% knitting loss, which is standard for cone yarn handling
• In case of yarn breaks, pull away about 10 cm of yarn before rejoining and secure with a small cross-knot to reduce tension and avoid distortion in the knitted fabric

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⚠ Note: All yarns sold here are authentic products made by the original mills, sourced as mill ends or unused surplus from knitwear factories. We are not affiliated with or authorized by the original brands. Packaging and cone appearance may vary from official retail versions, but the product quality remains excellent. This listing is part of a sustainable effort to reuse premium industrial materials that would otherwise go to waste — perfect for makers who value both quality and conscious sourcing.