Alpacas live 3000 to 5000 metres above sea level, in the high mountain plateaux of the Andes. The natural living conditions are extreme, temperatures ranging from -25 degrees centigrade at night to 18 degrees centigrade with strong sunlight during the day. Alpacas are able to survive the extreme conditions by developing a fine soft coat. These hairs are hollow and have excellent insulation properties.

There are two different types of alpaca;the Suri, which has a smooth, soft and shiny coat and the Huarcaya with a bushy, wavy coat.There are more than 15 natural colours of hair from white to jet black. The finest hair comes from the first shearing of the young alpaca.

In comparison with other natural fibres, the production of alpaca is relatively small. Alpaca products will never be mass produced, as the animals can only be sheared once every 2 years. In this period each animal produces 2-3 kg of hair.

The textile industry is a long standing tradition in Peru, not only with Alpaca, but also with cotton and wool. All our products are handmade in Peru by the finest craftsmen.