“Alpaca del Perú” was created with the objective of positioning alpaca fiber in the world and promoting its origin and advantages. Since launched in 2014, “Alpaca del Perú” has been communicating all that is unique about Alpaca, long referred to as the “Treasure of the Andes”. Due to its unique textures, shapes and colors, alpaca fiber is nowadays synonymous with luxury and exclusivity, which is the reason it has taken center stage and is highly valued internationally. Peru is not only the number one supplier of Alpaca fiber in the world, but it’s also known as the epicenter for top notch Alpaca garments and quality accessories. Properties like softness, easy weaving and its unbeatable quality make it the star in collections of leading international brands.

ALPACA HISTORY
The Peruvian textile history began five thousand years ago when weavers from pre-Inca and Inca cultures mastered the natural fibers of cotton and alpaca. Today, these ancestral techniques, mixed together with a modern and competitive manufacturing industry, result in the production of top quality garments for the discerning international market. The high quality of Peruvian creations made with alpaca fiber astounds the world; noble fabrics inspired by the ancestral Andean culture. Peru concentrates 80% of the world’s total Alpaca fiber production. Nonetheless, more than quantity, what distinguishes Peruvian Alpaca is its softness, its adaptability to dyeing and ease for weaving. Alpacas are native to the mountain range of the Andes; they reside at altitudes of more than 4,000 meters and withstand extreme temperatures. Alpacas have special thermal properties due to its microscopic air pockets, allowing air through on warm days to bring the wearers temperature down and trapping body heat in cold weather. In addition, alpaca fiber has a natural range of 22 colors and a silk-like luster, it is hypoallergenic and its production has a sustainable impact on the environment. Our textile and manufacturing industry offers to the fashion world top and efficient services with optimum lead-times and accomplishing the standards required by the international market. Our products and services respect the global principles of fair trade based on respect and equity. Resulting in more profitable commercial conditions for every stakeholder along the value chain: from fiber production, through yarn and fabric, to tailoring. As a result, international luxury brands have been working hand on hand with Peruvian companies in their newest collections.