| Alpaca wool is one of the most unique animal fibers in the world. Raised in their natural habitat of certain high regions of Peru, Bolivia and Chile, the Alpaca has developed more thermal capacity in it's fiber than almost any other animal.
This cashmere-like fleece, once reserved for the Inca royalty, is now enjoyed by spinners and weavers around the world. Alpaca can be blended with wool, silk, and mohair, and dyes easily.
Alpaca fibers are among the softest of all animal fibers. Alpaca fiber is seven times warmer and three times stronger than sheep's wool and does not feel scratchy like other animal fibers. Their fleece does not contain lanolin and does not have guard hairs, making cleaning and processing very simple and enjoyable. While alpacas come in 22 natural colors - more than any other fiber-producing animal - their fiber retains its luster even when dyed with non-chemical dyes.
Alpaca fibers are fiercely sought after by fiber artists and clothing designers. Alpaca products are a luxurious pleasure both to the eye and to the touch.
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