Alpaca fiber
Twenty years ago, Ian and Angela settled amongst the rolling green pastures in country Victoria, Australia; raising their young family and tending to their beloved alpacas, quickly becoming one of Australia’s leading alpaca breeders. Video - Our Alpaca Farm
What was once considered an unattainable luxury; a fiber only those of status could enjoy due to its exclusivity and costly price, is now more accessible than ever thanks to Scotch Group’s commitment to providing premium alpaca fiber products to the wider market, allowing all to enjoy the opulence of alpaca fiber.
Benefits of Alpaca fiber
In addition, alpaca fiber has an amazing array of scientifically proven health benefits such as:
- Antimicrobial and antifungal
- Dust-mite resistant
- Hypo-allergenic and lanolin-free
- Thermoregulatory properties – a natural insulator keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer
- Protection from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation
- Moisture wicking properties
- Naturally flame resistant; more so than other available plant-based or synthetic fibres
- Natural, eco-friendly and 100% sustainable
Is achieving uniformity in alpaca fiber unattainable?
Giorgio Armani, Loro Piana, Edun, and other prestigious brands highly value alpaca fiber for its exceptional qualities. Renowned for its comfort when worn directly against the skin, excellent thermal insulation, strong fibers, effective water absorption, and resistance to wear, wrinkles, and stretching, alpaca fiber stands out in the luxury market. Its unique characteristics make it a sought-after material for high-end products like the luxury Donna/Duvet available at www.theuneke.com, as well as carpets, socks, blankets, gloves, and more.
The Scotch Group is known for supplying alpaca fiber that meets strict standards of uniformity in micron size, length, color, and cleanliness, including low vegetable matter and stain content, along with a non-offensive smell, minimal guard hair, and the absence of overly tight ringlets.
This meticulous attention to detail ensures the fiber aligns with processing requirements, thereby minimizing breakage, waste, and stoppages, and reducing costs and time. As a result, the enhanced yarn quality, yield, and dyeing performance significantly improve the visual appeal and tactile qualities of the yarn and fabric, meeting the high standards of discerning clients.
How we do that?
Through the establishment of a system and ongoing enhancement via training, coupled with adherence to the highest Code of Practice, we've gone even further by incorporating multiple layers of testing. This includes evaluations conducted by the Australian Wool Testing Authority (AWTA).
In collaboration with our stakeholders, we reinvest profits to grow the industry via a transparent framework known as the Scotch Method. Our commitment to the highest standards of Animal Welfare ensures our practices are cruelty-free.
Alpaca Fiber
Scoured / Unscoured
Micron: Average 28(common)
Other Micron: <18, 18-21, 21-23, 23-25, 22-24, 24-28
Fiber length: 60 to 150 mm(long) / < 60 mm(short).
VM(vegetable matter): < 2%
Stain / overtight ringlets: Minimal
Colour: White, Brown, Fawn, Black, Grey, Mixed, Grey Mixed
Packing: 100-135 kgs/Bale(compress)
Lead time: 4 weeks*
Payment: Pre-shipment or at farm gate
Initial offer: 5-10 ton/months(unscoured) or 4-8 tons(scoured) per month*
Certification: AWTA(Australia Wool Testing Authority)
Sample: 300 grams of each colours.
*depend on seasons/stock.
Scotch Group Pty Ltd. 100% Australia owned.
Australian Alpaca Association member
Licensed Exporter(Australia Department of Agriculture and Water Resources)