Alpacas are South American camelids, native to the Peruvian highlands. Domesticated thousands of years ago, the rare and luxurious alpaka fibre was already appreciated by the Inca culture. The harsh climate and temperature fluctuations of up to 40°C that the animals have to endure at 3 500 – 5 000m of altitude, make the fleece of alpaca one of the most desirable natural fibres in the world. The extremely smooth scale surface with glossy shine gives the alpaca fibre unparalleled physical and emotional qualities.