10 Facts About the Alpaca Industry
Innovative & Modern
Innovative and modern industry
80% from Peru
80% of global production is in Peru
Hypoallergenic
Naturally hypoallergenic
Competitive Prices
A variety of competitive prices
Temperature Regulating
Very light and regulates temperature
Ethical Practices
Follows efficient ethical practices
High Standards
High labor standards
22 Colors
22 colors and can be dyed
Designer Favorite
Used by well-known designers
Baby Soft
Light and soft, perfect for a newborn
Two Types of Alpaca
HUACAYA
85% of alpacas
- ✓ Crimpy fleece
- ✓ Bundled, fluffy that protects all the body
- ✓ Softer
- ✓ Less luster, similar to wool
- ✓ Wide range fineness: 18 to 32 microns
- ✓ Less length
- ✓ Less elastic
- ✓ More density
- ✓ Tends to friction
SURI
15% of alpacas
- ✓ Lank fiber
- ✓ Shinny hair-like
- ✓ Hanging long fleece
- ✓ Type divided, leaves the back uncovered
- ✓ Longer
- ✓ More elastic
- ✓ Lower density
- ✓ Less softness
- ✓ Wide range fineness: 18 to 32 microns
Fiber Quality in Microns
The finer the micron count, the softer and more luxurious the fiber
Super Baby
Finest, softest quality - Ultimate luxury
≤ 20 microns
Baby
Very soft premium fiber
20.1 - 23 microns
Fleece
Soft, high quality fiber
23.1 - 26.5 microns
Medium Fleece
Standard quality fiber
26.6 - 29 microns
Huarizo
Coarser fiber for durability
29.1 - 31.5 microns
Thick
Thickest, most durable fiber
+31.5 microns
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