Alpaca is found in white, black, fawn or gray. The fibres are less coarse than those of the llama but are higher in tensile strength. Men's and Women's suits, coats and sportswear, linings and sweaters. Some fine alpaca used for women's dresses. Also in pile or napped fabric for coating.
Scoured mohair appears smooth and white.
It varies in fineness and is highly resilient, very strong and has high lustre. It's value is determined by it's lustre and not it's softness. It is indigenous to Asia Minor and Turkey. Often blended and mixed with wool to lower the price of the finished article or to obtain fancy or novelty effects. Long, very fine, light weight, extremely warm and fluffy.