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Peruvian alpaca wool shearers to go to court following PETA investigation

Shearers from an alpaca farm in Peru are scheduled to go to court in July after a report by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) outlined evidence of severe animal abuse at the site. An undercover investigation carried out by the organisation revealed alleged gruesome practices carried out at the Mallkini farm, where five...

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Schuh owner Genesco bans use of alpaca fleece

The owner of footwear retailer Schuh has become the latest company to ban the use of alpaca fleece in its products following the publication of an exposé by animal rights group Peta into the treatment of animals at a farm in Peru. Footwear and accessories retailer Genesco has agreed to ban the fibre from its portfolio of brands, which also...

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Sustainability is key in the Alpaca supply chain

Peru’s Export and Tourism Promotion Agency, Promperu, is a public institution, responsible for the advancement of Peru in exports, tourism and image. Its mission is to position Peru in the global marketplace by promoting the nation’s image as a tourist destination and producer of value-added goods, thus contributing to the nation’s sustainable...

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Black Alpaca wool - the 'Dom Pérignon' of natural fibres

"Black alpaca is our Dom Pérignon of natural fibres. It is the one that created the buzz. Which makes sense because you think about it, there is something intriguing about the colour black," says Satoru Inoue, one half of duo-team that set up the social design brand The Inoue Brothers. Instead of letting the fast-paced industry dedicate the...

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This is the incredible Andean worldview behind the alpaca

The history of this noble natural fibre is linked with the mythical universe of the Incas. "I was born surrounded by alpacas. I’ve been an alpaca farmer all my life - says Andrés Choqueluque, president of the Peruvian Society of Registered Alpacas of Cusco (SPAR Cusco) - and I know a great deal about the relationship between these animals and...

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Peru Moda: from the high street to the screen

In challenging times, creativity becomes more important than ever. That is why the largest platform for promoting Peruvian fashion and home accessories, Peru Moda and Peru Moda Deco, is reinventing itself to continue dazzling the world. The Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism - PROMPERU promotes the Peru Moda event as a...

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“Sustainability and alpaca are synonyms,” says Director of Trade Commission of Peru in New York

Peru is a neglected treasure trove of sustainable options for the fashion industry. So believes Conrado Falco, Director of OCEX, the Trade Commission of Peru in New York. In organizing last month’s Perú Moda, he told FashionUnited, his aim was not only to return Peru to pre-recession glory days when its export amounted to 2 billion dollars, but...

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Following US success, Peruvian manufacturers set sights on European market

Peruvian clothing manufacturers are eyeing the European market. They specialise in the manufacture of knitwear made of alpaca wool and Pima cotton, both premium products from their country. To date, the manufacturers have produced mainly for the US market, but now they are attracting the attention of European labels like Missoni and Ted Baker....