Alpaca yarn of the highest quality and sustainable production

Our alpacas

"ALPACA"
HAS BECOME SYNONYMOUS WITH FINE AND HIGH-QUALITY WOOL

ALPACA HUACAYA

Almost 90% of the current alpaca herd is made up of Huacya. They are strong, robust animals whose medium-length fur has an airy appearance. They are resistant to cold and disease.

The Huacya's fibers grow perpendicular to its body. It has density, softness, shine and curls with a spongy appearance.

ALPACA SURI

Suri are thin and delicate with long, fluffy hair that often reaches the ground. Their young are weak at birth and susceptible to low temperatures and changes in climate and food.

Suri Alpaca's fibers grow parallel to its body. The fibers are long and curly like fringes and have a more lick-like and shiny appearance.

Alpacas don't damage pastures when grazing

Alpacas only nibble the tops of the grass and plants; they don't rip the plants out of the ground, resulting in less disturbance to the vegetation and allowing the grass to grow back.

Alpaca hooves don't damage pastures

Unlike goats and sheep, which have sharp hooves that damage pastures and soil, alpacas have two toes with nails on top and a soft pad underneath. This minimizes their footprint on the pastures. In other words, the grass system is not disturbed by alpacas, allowing the soil and habitat to remain intact.

Alpacas do not use land or water for food production

The natural habitat of alpacas is 3,800 meters above sea level. At this altitude, the water supply is natural and the land is generally not suitable for agriculture. This makes alpacas much more environmentally friendly than other fiber-producing animal breeds, which often contribute significantly to serious environmental problems. Agricultural fibers, such as cotton, also present major problems for the environment. For example, in Australia, it takes 2,830 liters of water to produce 1 kg of cotton.

Alpacas are highly efficient animals

The efficiency of alpacas is remarkable when they require significantly less food intake than most other fiber-producing animals. Chashmere goats, for example, require at least 2 times as much dried grass as alpacas to produce 1 kg of pure fiber.

in the heart of the andes mountains in peru

the Peruvian sierra

In the Peruvian mountain range, over 4000 meters above sea level, you'll find the impressive landscapes that provide the setting for our alpaca farms. Here, thousands of rural families have been running alpaca herds for generations over thousands of years.

By purchasing our yarn, you're helping to strengthen programs that improve the genetics of the animals to produce finer fibers, thereby increasing the income of alpaca farmers and their families. You also support the technical training of herders and humanitarian assistance in areas such as housing, education and clothing.

On behalf of the Peruvian alpaca farmers, we thank you in advance for helping us preserve this wonderful animal and for contributing to improved breeding to improve the income of thousands of families and help them raise their standard of living.

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