Natural Style

A South American relative of the camel, the Alpaca lives in the Andean highlands under extreme climatic conditions. It has been a domesticated species coveted by the Indians for many hundreds of years. The Alpaca Fiber first became internationally known when English businessmen brought it to Europe in the 19th Century. The Alpaca animal is schorn only every two years, giving 2 to 4 kg of fiber. Since only the best fibers from the shoulder and back are used in clothing products, you could estimate that one animal produces one sweater a year. The demand for alpaca is constantly on the rise. But there are only three million alpacas worldwide. for this reason, this fine natural product will always be somewhat exclusive, never to be found in massive retailing operations.