Alpaca

Alpaca’s are a member of the camelid family, very similar to the llama. The largest population of the alpaca is in South America with 3.5 million in Peru alone (almost 75% of the world’s population). They live in La Sierra, a mountainous region, between altitudes of 3800 and 4500 meters. Throughout the centuries they have adapted to the climate and developed a light fleece fibre that can be produced into beautiful garments.

The selling of alpaca fibre is a principal means of survival for thousands of families in this region. Although the processing of alpaca wool is now an industrialized process, the first stages are still carried out traditionally. The selection of alpaca wool for its colour and quality is a skill that has been passed down from generation to generation. The fibres are classified into eight different qualities, we use the best: Royal Alpaca, Baby Alpaca and Adult alpaca.

Next the alpaca is washed with natural, biodegradable detergents and hot water. The water is recycled and no chemicals come in contact with the garments during the combing or carding process.

Alpaca fiber is a delightfully soft product that prides itself with more than 17 natural colors in blacks, whites and browns. Not only is this fiber warm and strong, it is anti-inflammatory and resistant to water and solar radiation.