From high in the Peruvian Andes comes one of the finest luxury fibers in the world. Alpaca, so silky soft and velvety smooth to the touch it was once reserved for Inca royalty. A Fiber That Stands Apart
Baby alpaca's extremely fine straight hair shaft gives it a smooth softness that is much lighter yet much warmer and stronger than wool. Because the fiber contains no lanolin, baby alpaca can often be worn by people who are allergic to lanolin in wool.
From the Andes to You
Cousin of the llama, alpacas graze at elevations of 10,000 to 14,000 feet on the harsh altiplano of the Peruvian Andes. Their thick, sumptuous coats grow naturally in over 40 shades—from ivory to black, with all the grays and browns in between. Lighter shades of the fleece dye to glorious color as well. The noble alpaca is tended by native Andean herdsmen, who humanely shear them every other year at the onset of the rainy season. The yield is about eight pounds of fleece per animal. Most of the fleece sheared from the first clip of the shearling alpaca is classified as baby alpaca, as is select fiber from adult alpacas. Baby alpaca and an even finer grade, royal alpaca, are the only types we use in our collections.
Discover the Lasting Value of Alpaca Fiber - Luxuriously soft to the touch with a silky sheen
- Comfortable and versatile to wear
- Lighter and warmer than wool
- Many luscious natural shades available
- Alpaca fiber use promotes sustainable agriculture in the Andes
