OUR ALPACA
Meet the heart 🩷 of EKOALPAKA.
Learn about our alpacas, their care and the benefits of their fibre
Alpaca provides a great alternative to wool for versatile knitwear for those cold winters and cool summer evenings.
And of course EKOALPAKA is totally British,
ethically produced and has a low carbon footprint
ALPACA CARE
Sustainable Alpaca Farming | EkoAlpaka UK
At EkoAlpaka our alpacas roam free in rotationally grazed pastures, enjoying a natural diet of grass & mineral supplements. We prioritise their welfare bringing them into barns at night & during rain.
Ethical Alpaca Shearing in Somerset, UK
- Annual Shearing by an expert shearer : Specialist shearers use mechanical razors, minimising stress & ensuring no harm
- Animal Welfare First: No scissors or sharp tools – we prioritise humane handling
- Family Event: Our team & shearers work together for stress-free alpaca shearing
We supervise shearing to ensure utmost care – alpaca welfare is our top priority 🙌
ALPACA THE SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE
The production of natural fibres requires only 10% of the energy used for the production of synthetic fibres – without counting that synthetic fibres mainly require the use of fossil fuels against the use of people labour in the case of natural fibres .
Alpaca fibres get self-renewed in nature and absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (the main cause of global warming) they produce. Most importantly, at the end of their cycle they are 100% biodegradable.
ALPACA FLEECE
Alpaca fleece has formidable properties.
Its three times warmer and lighter than merino and cashmere.
Its durable soft and hypoallergenic.
It can trap heat to protect you from the cold and release heat and moisture in warmer weather.
This is what makes Alpaca suitable for all seasons.
