WHAT IS THE SURI ALPACA?
The Suri Alpaca is distinguished in the Camelid family by its unique fiber characteristics. The fiber grows parallel to the body while hanging in long, separate, distinctive locks. Its artistic style enhances the graceful appearance of the animal compared to the soft, woolly look of the Huacaya alpaca. Suri fiber locks, made up of high luster fibers, drape down the sides of the body in a twisted or flat form of various size. Suri fiber has a slick hand and softness with an exquisite luster. Suri fiber is in demand and consistently brings a premium price in the fiber market. Suri alpacas emanate extraordinary vigor, intelligence, ease of breeding and adaptability to both hot and cold climates. These attributes rank high on the list of many reasons for treasuring the Suri alpaca.
