Judges considered characteristics like length uniformity at the Alpaca Owners Association National Education and Fiber Conference and Fleece Show in Burlington, Kentucky. Laurel Shouvlin’s fingertips ...

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Your next favorite winter hat could be made with fleece from of a fluffy, cuddly alpaca living on a farm off Routt County Road 35A between Steamboat Springs and Oak Creek. Yampaca, ...

It is considered luxurious, exceptionally soft, and for many fashion enthusiasts, it’s long been more than just a secret tip: ...

Spring and summer means shearing-time on Ohio's 983 alpaca farms. As the state with the highest number of alpacas -- about 18,000 of the animals live here -- that means a lot of alpaca fleece coming ...

In her eight years of business, Healdsburg's Sandra Jordan has observed a pattern in the way designers purchase from her eponymous range of alpaca textiles. "Typically, they order a few cushions to ...

Soft as cashmere, lighter than wool, alpaca fiber garments were once made only for ancient Incan royalty. “Alpacas were domesticated by the Incans 5,000 years ago; mummified remains of alpaca fiber ...

Even the best fleece jackets are made from polyester. Of course, leading outdoor brands such as Patagonia and Finisterre will use recycled plastic in their products, but it's still an unsustainable ...

It’s been nearly three decades since Charlene Schmid first developed an interest in alpaca wool. “I wanted to make a blanket for my baby,” she says with a laugh. “I learned about alpaca fiber and I’ve ...

Learn how to card, spin, and knit alpaca–wool blends with these expert tips. Improve your fiber handling and create soft, ...

Maryland Alpaca and Fleece Festival 13th annual at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Alpha Alpaca 4-H club member Maddie Gordon, 13, smiles at Hunter as she wins first place during the Intermediate ...

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Your next favorite winter hat could be made with fleece from of a fluffy, cuddly alpaca living on a farm off Routt County Road 35A between Steamboat Springs and Oak Creek. Yampaca, ...