Sustainability
Empowering Women
We work with women knitters, creating access to skilled, home-based work that fits their daily lives and family responsibilities. At the same time, our production takes place in our own factory, where craftsmanship, fair working conditions, and quality control are part of our everyday process.
By paying fairly for skilled work, both at home and in our factory, knitting and garment-making become meaningful, long-term sources of income rather than temporary labor.
Beyond income, this work represents a shift: from informal, physically demanding jobs to skilled craft learned with patience and pride. Knowledge is passed down through generations, valued within families, and preserved as part of Andean textile tradition.
For women who have faced barriers to entering the formal job market, we provide training at no cost, allowing skill and dedication – not background – to define opportunity.
Our goal is simple: to support women in building stability for their families while honoring a craft that has shaped Andean culture for centuries.
Sustainable Practices
We approach sustainability as a long-term responsibility rather than a marketing promise. Our focus is on reducing impact where we have direct control – materials, production methods, and supply relationships.
Our fibers are sourced in the Peruvian highlands, where alpacas have lived thousands of years in balance with their environment. Working with a fiber that is native to this landscape allows us to respect natural cycles while supporting local economies.
From fiber sourcing to production, we make thoughtful choices that prioritize durability and respect for the land.
Why Alpaca?
Alpacas graze gently, feeding only on tops of grasses rather than pulling plants out by the root. This allows vegetation to regenerate naturally over time. A single alpaca shearing yields enough fiber for multiple garments requiring far fewer animals to produce the same amount of clothing compared to cashmere and wool.
Unlike sheep or goats, Alpacas have soft, padded feet instead of hooves, which helps preserve soil structure and prevent long-term damage to pastureland.
Nature's fiber
Alpacas have evolved in one of the most rugged and dynamic climates on Earth, high in the Andes, where the temperature can shift dramatically within a single day. This natural ability to adapt to both heat and cold makes alpaca fiber exceptionally versatile and functional.
Alpaca fiber is naturally thermoregulating, breathable, and moisture-wicking. It resists odor, remains lightweight – up to three times lighter than sheep’s wool – and offers long-lasting durability with a soft, comfortable feel.
In their natural environment, alpacas roam freely across high-altitude Andean ecosystems, supporting biodiversity and maintaining delicate landscapes. They require significantly less food and water than goats and sheep, making them a naturally sustainable species.