Excellent
Material Deep Dive
Alpaca Wool
Alpaca wool scores highly due to very low water stress, low pollution and chemical inputs, and rapid biodegradability with no microplastic risk.
Animal
Virgin
End of Life
3 months
100/100
Chemical Use
Low
80/100
Pollution
Low
80/100
Water Usage
520 L/kg
99/100
Carbon Footprint
3 kg CO₂/kg
80/100
Carbon Footprint Analysis
80/100
Alpaca Wool produces approximately 3 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of fiber.
The Data
Carbon Footprint
3 kg CO₂/kg
FSI Carbon Score
80/100
Sources: Higg Materials Sustainability Index, Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber Report
Sustainability Breakdown
Microplastic risk
None
Care level
Moderate
Available certifications
Responsible Alpaca Standard (RAS), OEKO-TEX Standard 100, bluesign potential, GOTS (organic alpaca)
Key properties
breathable, thermal-regulating, soft, lightweight, hypoallergenic, durable, moisture-wicking, low-pilling, naturally colored varieties, cruelty-free
Common uses
sweaters, cardigans, scarves, shawls, wraps, luxury knitwear, blankets, home textiles, performance wear, baby garments
Also known as
baby alpaca, fine alpaca, alpaca fleece, huacaya fleece, suri fleece