I have alpaca yarn, but no alpacas. What I have worked with is not hairy at all. It is spun nicely, just like most other yarn. It's soft and smooth, and VERY warm, but wicking also. Something doesn't sound right to me, but without a having read a description from the site you bought them from, I don't know. Personally, I would return them as inferior goods, unless they were described as what you received. I guess mostly, it depends on how they were spun, but I am not a spinner, just a knitter. I hope someone else can help you better.

Tami

Thanks Tami, that is how I understood that the product would be. Here is a link so you can see the product. I am disappointed, was expecting pure luxury item... ugggh.. now what? I went on a few other sites and did a very close up and I do see hairs sticking out so maybe that's how the manufactured ones are. Thoughts anyone?

Here is a link that might be useful: peruviangoods