The Alpaca is known as the "Gold of the Andes". The Alpaca produces a natural fiber that is incredibly soft, warm and lightweight. Its texture is silky and rich. Royal Alpaca is the most demanding selection of the best Alpaca Fiber from both races (Suri and Huacaya) achieving the lowest micron count (less than 19 microns) for the highest quality possible. Expert hands of craftsmen who have mastered ancient secrets patiently choose the finest, softest and warmest available fiber. The result is Royal Alpaca, a fiber with a subtle sheen and unmistakable elegance.