Benefits of Alpaca Fiber

Top-Rated Alpaca Socks for Hiking, Hunting, and Outdoor Adventure 2025
Top-Rated Alpaca Socks for Hiking, Hunting, and Outdoor Adventure 2025
When it comes to staying warm, dry, and comfortable in the great outdoors, the socks you wear matter. In 2025, alpaca socks have emerged as the undisputed best choice for... Read more...
Sustainable Farming & The Eco-Friendliness of Alpacas
Sustainable Farming & The Eco-Friendliness of Alpacas
In today's rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, drawing attention to sustainable farming methods is paramount. As we at Alpacas of Montana strive to adopt more eco-conscious practices in our daily lives,... Read more...
Top Advantages of Alpaca Fleece over Sheep's Wool
Top Advantages of Alpaca Fleece over Sheep's Wool
Alpaca fleece is warmer than Merino Wool, wicks moisture off of your body at an 85% greater rate than Merino Wool, is the most eco-friendly natural fiber, is softer than... Read more...
Sheep's Wool vs. Alpaca Fleece
Sheep's Wool vs. Alpaca Fleece
Difference between wool and Alpaca fleece From my reading, research and use in the field, I would say yes, there is a difference. Alpaca fleece is as soft as cashmere, warmer... Read more...
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With Alpaca
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With Alpaca
  There are many reasons why alpacas are being considered the "greenest" animal on the planet! Adding clothing made from natural Alpaca Fiber to your closet and supporting companies that... Read more...
Alpaca, the Summer Fiber You Didn't Know You Needed
Alpaca, the Summer Fiber You Didn't Know You Needed
As summer approaches, many of us begin to swap out our cozy winter clothes for lighter, more breathable options. While cotton, linen, and other lightweight fabrics are popular choices, have... Read more...
Can Llamas and Alpacas Help Solve One of Humanity’s Biggest Environmental Problems?
Can Llamas and Alpacas Help Solve One of Humanity’s Biggest Environmental Problems?
Top fashion companies across the industry all drew the same conclusion after a bevy of recent studies. Our fleeces, athletic wear and leggings release micro-plastic fibers when washed, and these... Read more...
Why is Alpaca the Most Sustainable Natural Fiber?
Why is Alpaca the Most Sustainable Natural Fiber?
Alpaca is the most eco-friendly natural fiber, but what does this actually mean? In this blog we discuss how Alpacas of Montana is doing our part to be a sustainable... Read more...
Alpaca: The Black Sheep of Natural Fibers
Alpaca: The Black Sheep of Natural Fibers
Superwashing sheep's wool for product creation is destroying the earth by releasing toxic chemicals into the environment through the manufacturing process. Read now about why alpaca fiber is better for your... Read more...
Fiber-Conscious: Superwash Wool
Fiber-Conscious: Superwash Wool
What is the definition of Superwash? Some clothing lines of wool are now being promoted as “superwashed” for next-to-skin capabilities by removing the wool’s lanolin and barbs.  According to Textile... Read more...
Why Alpacas? - The Business of the Textile Livestock
Why Alpacas? - The Business of the Textile Livestock
Why do people in so many countries call alpacas “The world’s finest livestock business?”  For any business asset to be valuable, it must possess certain qualities that make it desirable. ... Read more...
What Makes Alpaca Fiber Elite
What Makes Alpaca Fiber Elite
What Makes Alpaca Fiber Unique In a world growing weary of synthetic materials and enthusiastically turning toward eco-friendly options, alpaca fiber offers an opportunity for consumers to wear warm, durable,... Read more...