Alpacas lived in the Andean plateaus and mountains of South Americas centuries ago. The alpaca was treasured and cherished by the ancient Incan civilization for its luxurious fiber. The woven fiber was used only for Incan royalty. Alpaca fiber comes in 22 natural colors - more than any other fiber. Alpaca fiber is known to be: 

• More silky and luxurious than cashmere

• Warmer and stronger than wool

• Lightweight, durable and non-allergic natural fiber

• Environmentally friendly

     Alpacas are sheared once per year and produce one cria per year. This is one of the many reasons alpaca fiber is in high demand and growing in the North American fiber industry. The fiber is highly sought after by a number of “mini-mills”, designer artists who spin and weave, in addition to a national cooperative which collects and processes American Alpaca fiber into rovings, yarn, and finished products such as scarves, hats, socks, suits, capes and custom design products.

Lyn & Alan Kessie  ▪  Waxhaw, NC  ▪  704-843-0517   ▪   kess@keepsakealpacas.com