Novello Alpaca Farm: The Fibre Shed

Browse around our farm shop and you will be impressed by the quality and unique beauty of the natural alpaca hand knitted and felted products we make.  We also use other natural fibres such as African Wild Silk and Lambs wool to blend with the Alpaca to create different fabrics.

Our team of spinners produce yarn using traditional methods of cleaning and spinning.  We are currently involved in a teaching project to encourage and involve our local community to spin and hand knit the yarns into top quality garments for that exquisite ‘wearing’ experience. Qualities that make Alpaca Fibre so valuable

• Alpaca fibre is extremely fine, soft and smoothe to the touch, with little guard hair.
• Is compatible with either the woolen or worsted manufacturing systems.
• Has a hollow core giving it excellent insulative or thermal qualities.
• Has a rich silky sheen which has high visual appeal in the apparel industry.
• Is 30% warmer than the same weight of merino wool.
• Is stronger and durable than wool and does not pill in the better quality animals – its strength does not diminish as it becomes finer
• Contains no grease, oil or lanolin and does not smell.
• Is bulky but will spring back when squashed.
• Does not retain water and can resist solar radiation.
• Does not shrink when washed.
• Is lightweight and incredibly soft.
• Is rare - supply cannot keep up with demand for fine quality fleece.
• Can be carded and blended with other natural fibres.
• Can be easily dyed any colour without losing its sheen.