Alpacas were a cherished treasure of the ancient Incan civilization and played a central role in the Incan culture that was located on the high Andean Plateau and mountains of South America. Domesticated for more than 5,000 years, alpacas are one of Mother Nature’s favorite farm animals. They are sensitive to their environment in every respect.
Alpacas were first imported to the United States in 1984. Alpacas
are now being successfully raised and enjoyed throughout North
America and abroad.

Alpacas produce one of the world's finest and most luxurious natural
fibers. An alpaca produces enough fleece each year to create several soft, warm sweaters for its owners comfort, thus contributing to community energy conservation efforts. It is clipped from the animal without causing it injury. Soft as cashmere and warmer, lighter and stronger than wool, it comes in more colors than any other fiber producing animal (approximately 22 basic colors with many variations and blends). This cashmere-like fleece, once reserved for Incan royalty, is now enjoyed by spinners and weavers around the world.