COMMON TERMS USED……..

•  “Cria” is a baby alpaca
• “Weanling” is a Cria weaned 6-7mth
• “Tuis” are Adolescents
•  “Hembra” is an Adult Female
• “Macho” is an Adult Male

DID YOU KNOW ALPACAS……

• Need to be shorn once every 12 months
• Live 15-20+ years
• Grow to about 1mtr at the shoulder
• Weigh up to 70-75kg Females
• Weigh up to 70-80+kg Males

• Are environmentally friendly – tread softly on the earth with their padded feet

• Known as the “Green” fur – over 22 natural colours no dyes required

• No mulesing required – they are clean skinned around reproductive areas

• The end product is light and warm suitable to the Australian climate and fashion

• Alpaca fleece blends well with silk, wool, mohair, cotton.