Alpacas produce one of the world's finest and most luxurious fibres, known for its fineness, lustre, light weight, and insulating quality, which is eight times that of wool! With the exception of mohair, alpacas produce the strongest animal fiber in the world. As alpaca fibre becomes finer, this unique strength does not lessen, thus making it very desirable. Alpacas are the only animal in the world that come in 22 natural colors, prized for its' unique silky feel and superb handle.
Various worsted and woolen mills in western Canada offer custom processing of alpaca fibre - carding, blending, dyeing, and processing into yarn. As the future unfolds, alpacas and their beautiful fleece will take their place at the head of specialty fibre industries worldwide.
Last Updated on July 10, 2002
By D.L.C. Consulting Inc.