Alpaca

Ancient Peruvians considered alpaca fibers as fit for dressing the gods. Different pre-Columbian cultures and the Incas domesticated this South American camelid and made its hair into the main raw material for manufacturing clothes.

As much as 80% of alpaca production is concentrated in Peru, and competes in the international markets with fibers as exquisite as cashmere and mohair. Its exceptional quality is distinguished by its great versatility, available in ten natural shades of white, gray, brown, beige and black. Taking into account quality criteria and technical specifications, alpaca wool is classified as baby alpaca, medium fleece alpaca, huarizo alpaca, thick alpaca and short alpaca.

Exclusive, elegant and permeable for its design versatility, alpaca has achieved recognition at an international level in the fine hairs segment.

The productive chain begins with breeding and raising the live animals, which are later fleeced. Alpaca fiber is collected and commercialized for industry or handcrafts. Tops, yarns and knits are produced at an industrial level and then commercialized as inputs for the garment industry.

Specialized programs are being developed for alpaca breeders, focused in optimizing the raising of these animals and improving their genetic management and fiber selection.

It is hoped that this will improve the productive process and thus increase the income of a population segment whose livelihood depends on this activity

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