Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Read the original article on Purewow. Shots fired: I’m going to go for the alpaca sweater over cashmere every time. Recently, the ...

Alpaca wool is breathable, moisture-wicking, and has great heat retention, making it a warm and comfortable addition to your wardrobe. The best alpaca sweaters are lightweight, soft, and luxurious, ...

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 it comes to testing, Kris Cody takes things to the extreme. The founder of apparel brand Paka hiked the tallest peak in Peru to make sure the company’s new puffer jacket could handle the worst ...

Paka founder Kris Cody holds an alpaca. Photo courtesy of Paka The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Merino wool’s popularity as a performance ...

SMALL BUSINESS: A Sullivan County alpaca farmer is getting a mill. 'Women will go crazy for this stuff,' she says. Maria Bravo discovered her business dream in 1995, when she was stuck in the Chilean ...

In college, I didn’t have a very extensive wardrobe. Once the weather got below 55 degrees Fahrenheit in New York City, I would break out my trusty Rocky Mountain National Park hoodie and wear it ...

The extremely soft, odor-resistant, thermoregulating fiber of the South American alpaca is lighter and retains less moisture than sheep’s wool As a gearhead who mostly tests running shoes and apparel ...

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 ...