+ Naturally Better

Like cashmere, alpaca is is a natural fiber, regarded as more luxurious, softer, lighter and warmer than lambswool. Alpaca pills less than cashmere or lambswool and is hypoallergenic, as it does not contain oil or lanolin. It is breathable and soft, not bulky or itchy. It has water resistant properties and will not shrink. The longer length alpaca fibers are fine, yet durable making it great for travel and keeping forever. Alpaca wool is one of the most ethical products available that is eco-friendly and cruelty-free.

+ ECO FRIENDLY

A wise choice for our wardrobes, wearing alpaca is a good choice for the planet. Unlike today’s cashmere production, which is considered to be environmentally catastrophic, alpaca is renewable, sustainable and eco-friendly. The yarns naturally come in a range of 22 colors from white to grays, browns and blacks — eliminating the need for harsh dyes. Cashmere goats not native to Mongolia, overgraze the land, leading to desertification, threatening wild horses, snow leopards and antelope. Alpaca wool does not come with those concerns. Alpacas could be the greenest animals on the planet. Their hooves are softly padded, reducing environmental impact. They produce more fleece than sheep and have more effective eating and drinking habits than other grazing animals, reducing impact. They are finely suited to harsh conditions of the Andes Mountains. The process of alpaca farming does not require harsh chemicals - making it safer for the environment.

+ CRUELTY FREE

No animals are harmed during the production process. They are not killed for their wool, but caught by farmers and gently sheared. They spend their entire lives roaming freely in their native habitat, the beautiful Andes mountains, where they fit right into ecology. Then they are released back into the wild. Because they regrow their wool in 20 different colors, it’s in the farmer’s best interest to help them live as long as possible.

+ ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE

In an age when fashion is striving to improve its record on sustainability, it would seem switching to alpaca offers a solution for brands and consumers alike. Some farmers put tracking collars on alpacas, then collect them when they’ve died a natural death. They then can be used for local food and their fur can be sold to artisan brands for making ethical, sustainable pillows or shoes.

+ SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES

Peru is home to 80% of the world’s alpaca population. The industry surrounding them is an important local business supporting more than 120,000 families. Alpaca weaving is a traditional craft, combining artisan hand knitting with modern technology.