Fiber Processing

  • Three alpacas eating hay from a cart in a fenced area with green trees in the background.

    Growing the Fiber

    Herd health

  • Several alpacas congregating outside a barn, some with shorn wool and varying colors including black, white, and brown.

    Shearing Day

    Everything from shearing to trimming nails & teeth - a.k.a, the annual spa day!

  • Vintage wooden weaving loom with threads and woven fabric in progress.

    Processing the Fiber

    From skirting, washing, picking, carding, and spinning…

  • Close-up of colorful woven textiles with striped patterns in shades of blue, yellow, pink, and green.

    Creating with Alpaca Fiber

    Knitting, Felting, and Weaving

  • Infographic explaining NEAFP's process for supporting sustainable alpaca textile production. It details the journey from farm to finished product, highlighting steps such as fiber sorting, spinning, knitting, cutting, and sewing. It emphasizes collaboration with US alpaca farmers and textile mills to produce sustainable goods. Includes a section on the benefits of purchasing NEAFP products, supporting farmers, mills, and local businesses, with the slogan 'US Alpaca: Feel Good. Do Good.'

    How it Works

    Supporting US alpaca farmers

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