Sustainable Alpaca

The alpaca is a noble and generous animal, legendary and sensitive. In Peru, it is a national symbol that dates back to 5000 BC. C. Currently, 80% of the world population of this camelid is found in the Andes of Peru. Each one of these alpacas represents the work and progress of thousands of Peruvians who live far from modern life. For them, raising alpacas means preserving a vestige of ancient history. For us, it is keeping history alive and making each day our reason for being.

In addition to their cultural importance, alpacas provide a durable, sustainable and unique fiber, in a context in which fashion is increasingly disposable, plastic and homogeneous. We believe that there are four central reasons to promote and use this wonderful raw material.

Alpacas are kind to the earth

Alpacas feed only on the tops of grasses and other plants. By not pulling them out of the ground, they disturb the vegetation less and let it regrow.

Its efficiency is particularly outstanding, as alpacas require less feed than most other fiber-producing livestock. In addition, they eat natural grasses, so there is no need to allocate land or water to grow their food.

Alpacas save energy

Alpaca fiber is classified into more than twenty-two natural colors. These originate from nine pure colors: white, light beige, light camel, beige, light brown, brown, grey, brown-black and black, with many other subtle shades and shades. This saves the dyeing process, which is the most intensive in the use of water, chemicals and energy.

Alpaca fiber is an excellent insulator, both for heat and cold. Due to this property, household products made with this fiber, such as rugs, blankets, bedspreads, and curtains, are highly recognized and useful.