Alpaca fibre โ sourced primarily from Peru โ has resurged as a premium natural fibre in the past decade. Pure alpaca at retail commands significant premiums, but 100% alpaca fabric costs limit commercial reach. Indian mills have developed sophisticated alpaca-blend programmes that combine imported alpaca fibre with local Merino wool or cashmere to hit accessible retail price points while retaining alpaca's distinctive hand.
Common Alpaca Blends
- Alpaca-Merino (30/70 or 50/50) โ Standard commercial blend.
- Alpaca-cashmere-Merino (20/20/60) โ Premium tier.
- Alpaca-cotton (30/70) โ Lighter drape, cost-efficient.
- Baby alpaca-Merino โ Softest hand; premium retail.
Product Categories
- Alpaca-blend sweaters (7GGโ12GG knit)
- Alpaca-blend scarves and stoles
- Alpaca-blend blazers and coats
- Alpaca-blend throws and blankets
MOQs & Pricing (FOB India)
- Alpaca-Merino sweater (30/70, 7GG) โ 200 pcs, $35โ52 per piece
- Baby alpaca-cashmere scarf โ 100 pcs, $28โ42 per piece
- Alpaca-blend blazer (half-canvas) โ 200 pcs, $65โ95 per piece
- Alpaca-Merino throw (140x180cm) โ 200 pcs, $45โ68 per piece
Certifications
- Responsible Alpaca Standard (RAS) โ Animal welfare traceability.
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 โ Chemistry restrictions.
- Independent fibre composition test per shipment.
Lead Times
- Sampling: 4โ5 weeks (fibre import time added)
- Bulk production: 45โ60 days
About Blueridge Trade LLP
Blueridge Trade LLP operates a dual business model. Our textile division is a direct manufacturer โ we own and operate the production of our cashmere, Merino wool, silk, organic cotton, and blended fabric programmes, controlling quality from fibre sourcing through finishing. This vertical integration is what allows us to guarantee Grade A specifications and offer competitive private-label terms to international brands.
Beyond textiles, we operate as a trading and sourcing partner for industrial commodities (copper, aluminium, zinc, tin, tungsten scrap, activated carbon), botanicals and spices, export-grade packaging, and consumables. In these categories we leverage a vetted network of Indian producers rather than manufacturing in-house โ giving international buyers a single consolidated point of contact for both textile manufacturing and broader Indian sourcing requirements.