- Alpaca fleece is considered one of the finest and most luxurious fibers in the world
- Alpaca fleece is 6-8 X warmer and lighter than sheep’s wool
- Alpaca fleece is non-allergenic
- Alpaca fleece comes in 22 natural colors and can be dyed
- One female adult alpaca produces about 5# of fleece per year and one adult male produces about 8# of fleece
- Alpaca fleece is as soft as cashmere
- Alpaca fiber is more resilient and stronger than merino sheep wool
- Alpaca fiber contains no lanolin or grease; clean fleece can be spun after shearing
- Alpaca garments practically last forever; they do not easily tear, pill, stain or create static


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Lacey's fleece, 1st place at
Estes Park Wool Market,
June 2007 |

Jett's fleece, 3rd place at
Estes Park
Wool Market,
June 2007 |
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