Alpaca 101: Fibre Facts

Alpaca incorporates the finest features of the world's natural fibers. It is as soft as cashmere and warmer and stronger than wool.

• Alpaca is found in every natural color and shade (22 basic recognized colors).
• Alpaca fiber is unusually strong and resilient.
• The fiber contains microscopic air pockets that create lightweight garments with high insulation values.
• The cellular structure of the fiber produces a soft handle unmatched by most specialty fibers.
• Alpaca has a natural rich luster that gives garments high visual appeal.
• Alpaca is easily dyed any color and still retains its natural luster.
• Alpaca does not easily tear, pill, stain or create static.
• Alpaca garments are easily cleaned.