Short answer
Alpaca contains no lanolin, the wax that bothers many people who react to wool, so many 'wool-sensitive' people tolerate alpaca well.
No fiber is completely hypoallergenic, and coarse fibers can irritate skin mechanically. Choose superfine or baby alpaca for next-to-skin garments if you're sensitive.
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