Millions of alpaca roam the hills of Peru, where 80 percent of the world's alpaca fiber comes from. The fiber, which is sheared from the animal yearly, is soft and hypoallergenic. After the fiber is ...

A package is arriving in Japan. It is an item made from alpaca fiber, crafted by an artisan and alpaca producer halfway ...

Meet fluffy alpacas in Maine! Enjoy free tours, relaxing alpaca walks, and cozy farm vibes in this charming hidden gem in ...

A trip to this Oregon alpaca farm turns into a charming escape filled with gentle animals, scenic landscapes, and plenty of ...

CULVER — Kelsey Evans likens alpaca fiber to human hair. “Fine, coarse, crimpy, straight, silky, curly — everybody’s fiber’s different, and animals are just like people. Their hair is unique to them,” ...

You already know why merino wool is the perfect material for outdoor garments, but here’s a refresher anyways: merino is quick-drying, static resistant, breathable, antimicrobial (it won’t stink, even ...

Karl and Jan Heinrich never intended to be a sought-after vendor in the fashion world. They don't even knit. They just wanted to buy some cute alpacas. Last year, their alpaca fiber was knit into ...

Uniqlo has reportedly banned alpaca wool after an undercover exposé by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) last month appeared to show animals being abused at a farm in Peru. The ...

In recent decades, these furry creatures with padded feet have become increasingly common on Victorian farms.