Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Read the original article on Purewow. Shots fired: I’m going to go for the alpaca sweater over cashmere every time. Recently, the ...

Alpaca wool is breathable, moisture-wicking, and has great heat retention, making it a warm and comfortable addition to your wardrobe. The best alpaca sweaters are lightweight, soft, and luxurious, ...

When it comes to testing, Kris Cody takes things to the extreme. The founder of apparel brand Paka hiked the tallest peak in Peru to make sure the company’s new puffer jacket could handle the worst ...

Alpaca Moda 2016, a new event specializing in alpaca textiles and fashion, has tapped Annie Hurlbut, chief executive officer of Peruvian Connection, as its guest of honor at its Star Fashion Show in ...

Alpaca, once regarded as something that scratchy ethnic blankets are made of, is the fiber of the moment for home furnishings, accessories and clothing in Northern California, where six women are ...

Finer than cashmere, stronger than mohair, smoother than silk and warmer than wool are just a few ways to describe Peruvian Alpaca. And with the lion’s share of the world’s Alpaca originating in Peru, ...

The Peruvian government has created a textile and clothing industry roundtable group charged with forging domestic backward linkages, with a focus on alpaca fibres. The aim is to deliver a ...

About five years ago, fashion designer Ulla Johnson traveled to Peru for a sourcing trip. It was there she was first introduced to the alpaca fiber at several knitting and weaving cooperatives around ...