< ALPACA PROPERTIES
< ALPACA PROPERTIES
- It is one of the world’s rarest natural fibers
- Over 80% of all Alpaca is found in PERU and live at 4000m above sea level!
- Alpacas are the smallest members of the camel family.
- In Ancient Incan times, Alpaca fibre was used to make clothes for royalty known as “The Fibre of the Gods”
- They are legally protected by government agency SENASA. It is ILLEGAL to kill Alpacas!
- The fur comes in a rich array of more than 22 different natural shades of colors.
Its fiber is :
- The second strongest animal fiber, after mohair.
- 7 X hotter than sheep wool, warmer and lighter.
- 3 X more resistant than sheep wool and softer than cashmere.
-Resistant to breaking and pilling.
- Hypoallergenic (absence of lanolin)
- Anti-inflammable
- May be bleached and dyed
- Naturally stain resistant
- Does not retain water
- Its strength does not diminish as it becomes finer
ALPACA FUR AND FIBER ARE UNIQUE IN THE WORLD!!!!