About PINGUSH and Products

PINGUSH is a unique collection of stylish contemporary accessories, concentrating on classic items with a modern feel. Emphasis is made on texture, the tactile nature of the luxury natural fibres that we use and on our stunning colour range.

It is important to us that all items are comfortable to wear, functional, versatile and easy to care for.

Each design is supremely simple, lending itself to an effortless elegance that sits equally well in casual or more formal wardrobes. The PINGUSH “Look” is distinctive and feeds through into our stand displays and website and we hope this adds to our customers shopping experience. We love customers to incorporate our look into their lifestyle by buying items that work together from the different ranges – An Alpaca Wrap with co-ordinating Tagua necklace or little scarf - A Suede Bag with complementing Alpaca shawl or matching belt. We are equally thrilled however when the versatility of our products is recognised and in our two years of trading we have genuinely attracted customers of every age group and fashion style.

We do cater mainly for women however our scarves and hats are extremely popular amongst the male population and one male customer was very happy with the Poncho and Hat ensemble that he bought from us last year.

Our collection is constantly evolving and expanding. Our new range of knitwear is currently in production.

Our Colours

Colour is the true essence of PINGUSH and it is the amazing array that we work with and the stunning colour combinations that we stumble across that truly excites us and brings the collection to life. Our colour palette is inspired by nature. As much as possible we choose subtle hues, off-tones that are strong in their own right yet softer and more flattering than most primary colours. Often it is the combination of the colour with the particular texture of the material that provides the depth and interest of the item. We hope you will allow yourself to follow some more spontaneous colour choices rather than sticking only to more obvious wardrobe staples.

Our Alpaca

We use only 100% Peruvian Baby Alpaca. Every element of production takes place in Peru from the shearing of the Alpaca in the Andean mountains to the manufacture and attachment of our labels.

Alpacas are cousins to the Llama and their wool has evolved to become the warmest and one of the finest of all wools. Its hollow fibres create a unique thermal quality trapping heat in the winter, yet items ‘breath’ and are cool and lightweight for the summer. “Baby Alpaca” is the new growth from the summer shearing of an Adult Alpaca , which provides the lightest, softest and smoothest fleece.

The absence of lanolin in the wool and the smoothness of the fibres allow most people, including those sensitive or allergic to other wools, to wear Alpaca. This smoothness also means that items do not “pill” or form fluff balls and therefore it wears extremely well.

The Suede and Leather

Italy has a rich history in the Suede and Leather industry stretching back centuries. Despite more competitive prices available now around the world, the quality of hides, the depth and richness of colours and the Italian workmanship, which comes only from years of experience, continues to be unsurpassable. All our bags and belts are made to our specifications in little workshops in Tuscany near to the concerias where all the best suedes and colour ranges are available. All handles are made from top quality chocolate coloured leathers.

Tagua

Tagua is a seed from a palm that grows in the Amazon. Beneath its tough brown shell and skin lies a creamy coloured seed, which, once dried for many months, becomes hard as a stone able to be carved and polished with a marbling effect that makes it resemble ivory. It is often referred to as “Vegetable ivory” and is used widely in the button industry worldwide. Our tagua are dyed with vegetable dyes to match our Alpaca and Suede colours as closely as possible. It is still possible to see the unique marbling of the seed through the natural dyes.

Fair Trade

We use only small family run factories and workshops where we can ensure that workers are well looked after.

Alpaca Care

Hand Wash (recommended)

• Gentle hand wash in luke warm water
• Rinse well
• Wrap in a towel to remove excess water
• Dry flat and reshape whilst damp
• Do not tumble dry

Machine Wash

• Place the item in a pillow case or net delicates bag.
• Select a delicate cycle with a temperature up to 30 degrees C.
• Use a mild detergent.
• Wrap in a towel to remove excess water.
• Dry flat and reshape whilst damp.
• Do not tumble dry.
• Alpaca knitwear may also be dry cleaned.
• Iron on a cool setting.

Suede Care

• We recommend preventative care to keep Suede looking its best.
• Spray with Suede Protector, available in most supermarkets, and use a good quality Suede Brush, preferably rubber as metal brushes can be too harsh.
• Repeat every few months.