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!!!!