Alpaca wool has a rich history stemmed in the blessings of Peruvian Inca gods. Today, alpaca is a luxury fiber for global brands and a popular alternative to wool, cashmere and fur. Incalpaca is a ...

But that’s a good thing, because it means less dirt is left in the alpaca fleece before it heads off to the next stage in processing. Nick Renters, who owns and runs the mill with his wife, Isabel, ...

Gayle Herring bought her first alpacas in 1993. She now has about 70 at her property at Macclesfield, in the Yarra Ranges, but at its peak that number can go above 120. Gayle’s business is ...

Thousands attended the alpaca-lypse at Boulder County Fairgrounds over the weekend, for a chance to learn more about the fluffy creature and how its fleece can be used for fluffy creations. The Alpaca ...

For several years, Julie Judge has worked not just as a Realtor, but also has run “Road Runner Rascals Alpaca Ranch” in Licking County, recently relocated to a larger location at 1404 Johnstown Utica ...

Consinee Group, considered China’s largest cashmere yarn exporter, has committed to increasing its alpaca yarn production by 30 percent in the next five years. This decision was announced at the ...

Spring and summer means shearing-time on Ohio's 983 alpaca farms. As the state with the highest number of alpacas -- about 18,000 of the animals live here -- that means a lot of alpaca fleece coming ...

Judges considered characteristics like length uniformity at the Alpaca Owners Association National Education and Fiber Conference and Fleece Show in Burlington, Kentucky. Laurel Shouvlin’s fingertips ...