PERUVIAN ALPACA
The Alpacas are members of the South American camelid family. Alpaca
fiber
is
prized to its natural properties. Due tothe harsh weather conditions
that
prevail in the Andes and a low protein diet, alpacas grow a fine hair
comparable
to other special fibers such as Cashmere, Angora and Mohair.
Alpaca is a silky, soft, durable fiber that has unique thermal properties due to the microscopic air pockets found in the fiber.
Alpaca hair also comes in more than 24 natural shades. This characteristic is not to be found among other natural fibers.
HIGHLAND WOOL
Highland Wool comes from a crossbreed type of sheep - corridale and
merino -
that live in the Peruvian Sierra at altitudes over 2,000 m.a.s.|.
The combination of harsh weather conditions and special diet based on Andean grasses, help sheep to grow a unique virgin wool characterised by its natural crimp, bulky look and light weight.
All these characteristic makes Highland Wool an ideal raw material for manufacture carpets in any design and colour.