Some of nature's finest work, baby alpaca wool is a soft-to-the-touch fabric that delivers a feeling of true luxury and is thus an absolute essential for your year-round wardrobe.

There is a misunderstanding of what ‘baby alpaca’ means. The term baby alpaca is actually used to imply that the fiber is coming the animal’s first shear and not from the baby animal.

The shearing process usually takes place between spring and summer, which help the animals to be fresh and cool in the heat during warmth months.

Soft and soothing to the touch, its fibers are warm and exceedingly gentle for any type of skins from the most delicate ones like baby skin to adult skin.

Wearing a garment of baby alpaca fabric isn't just a transporting experience of elegance, refinement and passion - it's pure magic.

ALPACAS AND SUSTAINABILITY

Alpacas are considered environmentally friendly

They are considered environmentally friendly because they are gentle with the land. In contrast to goats and sheep Alpacas do not damage the pasture when grazing. They have a special soft pad on the feet that minimizes their effect on pasture land.

Alpacas are considered highly efficient animals

Since Alpacas natural habitats are at high altitudes, their water supply is coming from natural sources such as ice thaws, so they do not use the land or water that is used for food production.

These animals also require less food intake than most other fiber-producing livestock.

Alpacas save energy

The natural colors of alpaca are undyed, hence, environmental issues associated with the dyeing process are minimized.

The treatment system for the water used in the washing process of alpaca fiber requires less chemicals and energy than what is needed for other animal fibers.

Compared to other animal fibers, alpaca fiber has a low grease content, between 3-4%, which means that much less energy and chemicals are required to remove this grease. Animal fibers from sheep and goat have 15-16% grease content.

Alpaca fiber is considered chemical-free

Alpaca fiber comes in more than 22 natural colors. If you want a special color, you could use a free chemical technique process using plants or vegetables to get a special color. Andean artisans usually dye the alpaca fiber the traditional way, using techniques that are hundreds and thousands of years old and many of the communities and families keep them as a legacy from their ancestors.

Cruelty-free

Valerie Garmino ensures her fiber follows a steadfast, cruelty-free and fair-trade shearing process. Traditionally, the ritual of alpaca shearing is an annual process, and one in which the Andeanmountain community pulls together to help one another. To get the best quality fiber, expert shearers are employed to maximize efficiency of this communal practice and to ensure the animals are well taken care of with the least amount of stress in order to get the best quality fiber