CULVER — Kelsey Evans likens alpaca fiber to human hair. “Fine, coarse, crimpy, straight, silky, curly — everybody’s fiber’s different, and animals are just like people. Their hair is unique to them,” ...

A local business’ quest to speed up its alpaca fiber-making process is gaining interest from ranchers throughout the valley, due to an upgrade in equipment that’s making for a boost in demand. The ...

The "One Year One Outfit" challenge is coming to an end. Participants who embraced the challenge last October were asked to make an outfit of three garments, using only natural fibers and dyes sourced ...

CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As per the most recent analysis conducted by We Market Research, the Alpaca Fiber Market is on track to reach a value of $5.32 Billion by the end of 2033.

KNUTSFORD, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 13: Alpacas graze on a field owned by farmer Khanikhah Guy at her country small holding on December 12, 2007, near the village of Pickmere, Knutsford, England.

When we think of tough, versatile outdoor gear, we usually picture jackets, backpacks and boots made from high-tech fabrics that repel the elements. But natural fibers can hold their own, and in some ...

Berks County agriculture is unique in many ways. The first is the number of different commodities found on our farms. This variety allows for more and many different types of businesses in the farm ...

There are people on the fence regarding the alpaca fiber vs. wool debate. Nadine Beezley isn’t one of them. Beezley, who raises alpacas on her farm near Bangor would put a pair of her alpaca fiber ...