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About the Fiber

About the Fiber
Alpaca fiber is on the verge of becoming one of those most sought-after luxury fibers. Learn more of why alpaca fiber is so unique.

Alpaca Fiber from the Textile Point of View

by Mike Safley

Once alpaca fleece is in the bag, what is it worth? The textile manufacturer could not care less whether the fleece available for sale came from a prize winning stud or the herd's ugly duckling. Understanding what qualities the buyer desires most is the key to getting maximum value from alpaca fiber production.

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Featured Alpaca

VAC beethoven's renegade

VAC beethoven's renegade

Resreve color champion in Green mountain Spectacular and in NJ Alpaca Classic. Each time the judge spoke about the extreme density and finess of his fleece.