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Peruvian Link Alpaca Collection

Amherst, MEBrand · Clothing

Environment A natural wonder fiber We at Peruvian Link are proud to work with Alpaca, a natural wonder fiber. We craft timeless, classic pieces that will last a lifetime. There is an environmental benefit to wearing high quality, long lasting, durable clothing rather than fast fashion. By taking advantage of the 22 natural colors of Alpaca in our designs, we are able to keep the use of dyes to a minimum. Because it does not contain lanolin, Alpaca fiber doesn't require intensive chemical cleaning. Naturally a very clean animal, once shorn their fleece requires very little processing; we continue this clean journey throughout the entire production process. Alpacas are far greener than goats, sheep and industrial cotton farming, as they are gentler on the land and consume less water. One pound of Alpaca fiber saves 110 gallons of water when compared to wool, making it one of the world's most ecologically friendly fibers. A frequently overlooked element of wool and cashmere production is the physical damage done to the Earth by the animals. Often, a large number of animals are kept in small spaces, leading to irreparable damage to the land. Alpacas, however, roam freely, naturally traversing high mountain meadows with unique, soft hooves that do little damage to the natural grasses on which they graze. All of these attributes of Alpaca fiber combined make us proud to work with this remarkable fiber and these truly special animals.