ADAMSTOWN, Md. (AP) -- The mid-Atlantic region offers a few places that will clean and process alpaca wool, and finding a plant that will do the work in a timely manner has proven to be a challenge ...

It is considered luxurious, exceptionally soft, and for many fashion enthusiasts, it’s long been more than just a secret tip: ...

CULVER — Kelsey Evans likens alpaca fiber to human hair. “Fine, coarse, crimpy, straight, silky, curly — everybody’s fiber’s different, and animals are just like people. Their hair is unique to them,” ...

Alpaca farming is considered the greenest fiber due to the ease of its production. One animal provides five to 10 pounds of fiber and the animals consume very little food compared to other grazing ...

They have the second largest water bill in the town of Frankenmuth after a big restaurant on Main Street known for serving thousands of chicken dinners to tourists. They are the Zeilinger Wool Company ...

There are people on the fence regarding the alpaca fiber vs. wool debate. Nadine Beezley isn’t one of them. Beezley, who raises alpacas on her farm near Bangor would put a pair of her alpaca fiber ...

When we think of tough, versatile outdoor gear, we usually picture jackets, backpacks and boots made from high-tech fabrics that repel the elements. But natural fibers can hold their own, and in some ...

Merino wool has dominated the outdoor base layer market, setting the bar for warmth, breathability, and temperature regulation. Although merino has long been considered the best base layer material ...