February 06, 2016 1 min read
Commercial importation of alpacas into Australia commenced approximately thirty years ago and now there are over 175,000 registered alpacas in Australia, which is the largest population outside of South America. There are approximately 7,500 alpacas in New Zealand, 5,000 in North America and less than one thousand in Europe, making the Australian production of alpaca fleece a commercially viable business in the quantity and quality of fleece production.
Australia is today recognized as being a significant producer of world-class quality fleece. In fact, Australia exports some of its best quality fine micron alpaca fleece to Peru.
In Australia, alpacas are bred by approximately 2,500 breeders and each alpaca animal will yield approximately three to four kilograms of fleece each year when shorn. Alpacas are bred throughout Australia, except in the far tropical north and generally have a life span of fifteen to twenty years. An adult alpaca will be approximately one metre high at the shoulder with a long a graceful neck and thick luxurious fleece all over its body. They are a gentle and graceful animal and have a very curious personality. Very cute too!
In bedding, alpaca fleece is exceptional in its warmth to weight ratio, its softness and luxurious handle.
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August 22, 2023 2 min read
August 07, 2023 1 min read
We are exhibiting at Heimtextil in Frankfurt Germany on 9th to 12th January 2024.
Heimtextil is the world's premier trade fair event for home textiles and we will be in hall 11.0 stand B22 with our full range of Australian made natural fibre bed quilts, duvets, pillows and underblankets.
November 25, 2022 2 min read
We have developed a unique BMI matrix to assist customers in buying an alpaca quilt which is best matched their personal sleeping needs.
It's a very simple and clever guide. Our customers love it. Try it out when you are selecting your next quilt or call us.
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