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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 ...
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Is Alpaca the New Merino?
Merino and alpaca both consist of hollow fibers with ... sweater—and its origin—out of his mind. Or heart. “I just felt such ...
The temperature range where I felt comfortable in just this hoodie and a T-shirt underneath was quite astonishing. Alpaca fibers have a hollow core that gives the material its outstanding ...
felt, weave and embellish the fiber into lovely items. Along with the sweaters, scarves, hats and gloves made from South American artists, Alpaca Hill Drygoods sells Peters' one-of-a-kind shawls ...
But once I slipped them on, both were so luxe that it almost felt wrong to get them sweaty ... Material made with alpaca wool has loads of benefits. “Alpaca wool fiber is soft, hypoallergenic ...
At the show, alpacas will take part in a show ring competition. Alpaca fiber and examples of felting, fiber arts and more will also be showcased, while vendors and farm displays will be selling ...
Well, that’s what a few dozen alpacas felt like Sunday! The Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm in Unity held its 2025 Annual Alpaca Shearing Day. This year marks the 20th year of shearing at the farm ...
Wool, merino wool, bamboo and hemp have all become popular options, but there’s another natural contender getting a lot of attention these days: alpaca. It’s turning heads for its blend of ...