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Peru is home to 90% of the alpaca population worldwide therefore the animal fiber which is lustrous and silky natural fiber proves to be a great export for the nation´s economy. This year, as of June fine alpaca products created a US$ 72.6 million revenue, according to El Comercio.
It is one of the finest luxury fibers in the world. Baby alpaca—so silky soft and velvety smooth to the touch it was once reserved for Inca royalty.