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After my trip to peru and experiencing Alpaca fur for the first time, I went on an internet treasure hunt to find where to source clothing from. I found PAKA and am in love with their values and creations!
Founded in Peru
Our mission is to create natural, all-purpose clothing for people who love the outdoors. We’re doing this by innovating with alpaca fiber and other materials that are healthier for people and the planet, so that consumers can connect to our natural world, make more conscious choices, and support the communities where our products come from.
Peruvian Hearts
1% of all sales are donated to provide scholarships to University for young women in Peru.
International Alpaca Association
1% of all sales goes towards improving the livelihoods of the farmers in Peru and regenerative alpaca practices.
Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco
We work with weaving communities in the Cusco region of Peru on a fair-trade basis to help preserve traditions and promote the weavers and their work.
SeaLegacy
As a founding member of the Good Ocean, Paka has partnered with Cristina Mittermeier to help turn the tide for the world's oceans.
B Corporation
As a Certified B Corp, Paka has been awarded Best For The World 2021 and 2022. We pledge to make business a force for good.
Alpacas roam free
The Andes Mountains have been home to alpacas for millions of years. They live alongside Peruvian families (called ‘alpaqueros’). Each herd contains only 60-90 alpacas and is cared for by a single family. Farms are scattered throughout the Andean Highlands; most can only be reached by horse.
Farmers shear the alpacas
Shearing is an ancient and essential practice to maintain the alpaca’s health and hygiene. If the fleece grows beyond one year, the animals are at risk of overheating, becoming immobilized, susceptible to predation, and developing parasitic infections around the breech. It also makes for some of the best sweaters in the world.
The fiber is collected and separated by micron count (by hand)
Incredibly, each fiber is hand sorted by women specially trained to differentiate the micron diameters - the thinner the fiber, the softer the fabric. That’s why we use Royal Alpaca in the majority of our garments (17-19 microns). This kinetic knowledge has been passed down through generations.
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