Why U.S. Alpaca?
By purchasing our clothing you are supporting Our Farm, our Alpacas, and the U.S. Textile Mills that help us produce our wonderful products!
Golden Touch Naturals Motivators
U.S. Grown, U.S. Made - Its Natural
Our ancestors emigrated from England and Ireland over 150 years ago to work in U.S. Mills with the hope of a better life.
We were raised in a textile community and know first hand the value of pride in quality products.
We believe supporting small farms and U.S. based manufacturers will spur stronger local, regional, and national economic growth and overall well being in our communities.
What makes Alpaca so wonderful?
All Natural + Renewable - Alpaca fiber is an all-natural fiber that has been utilized by the Gods and Royalty in South America for over 5,000 years.
Many synthetics created in the last century made from petroleum-based products are designed to mimic the natural properties of alpaca fiber.
By utilizing a natural, renewable resource produced by small Alpaca farms across the country, and manufacturing that fiber within the United States, Alpaca is the definition of climate-friendly and sustainable.
Moisture Wicking + Temperature Regulating - Alpaca fiber's semi-hollow core allows it to transfer moisture away from the skin and into the outer layers of your clothing, letting it evaporate and keeping you more comfortable for longer in damp and cold conditions.
This same semi-hollow fiber structure traps warm air, acting as a natural insulator, which keeps you warmer in lighter-weight garments.
Hypoallergenic + Odor Resistant - Alpaca fiber is naturally hypoallergenic because it doesn't contain lanolin, an oil commonly found in sheep's wool that requires harsh chemical detergents to wash out before processing.
Alpaca fiber's microscopic scales are also shorter than sheep's wool of the same fineness, resulting in it feeling smoother next to your skin.
The smooth surface also gives bacteria and other odor-causing agents fewer places to hide, making alpaca fiber naturally odor-resistant and anti-microbial.
Why Made in USA?
Alpacas began being imported into the United States in 1984 and its fiber was solely processed commercially in Central America, leaving U.S. Alpaca farms with very few viable options to process their herds’ fiber.
It was vital to the industry to begin processing their fiber in the USA, and a little over 24 years ago many farms began banding together and partnering with U.S. mills.
Today this has resulted in a mutually beneficial partnership.
Alpaca farms are more viable by having a domestic output for their yearly fiber harvests, and U.S. textiles mills have found a new and unique natural fiber to work with and innovate.
As new life is breathed into the U.S. manufacturing base, more high-quality jobs are being created and in turn, communities are being strengthened across the country.
On top of that small regional-based agriculture is flourishing and enriching their local communities.
Learn how Alpaca is a Sustainable Fiber!