Filitaly-Lab is among the biggest consumers of alpaca fiber in Europe
We care about selecting the best fiber from the most reliable suppliers in Peru, with whom we have a close rapport and who ensure that the entire alpaca value chain results in the most sustainable process for the textile industry and, more importantly, the welfare of the animals and the peoples who rely on their breeding.
We are a proud member of the International Alpaca Association (Asociación Internacional de la Alpaca, AIA) in Peru, which is committed to promoting and protecting alpaca fiber, the animals, breeders and the lands of Peru. We are certified with the RWS (Responsible Wool Standard) and RAS (Responsible Alpaca Standard). Our ideal partners are brands that put quality, transparency and a genuine respect for the environment first.
The certifications we have received and our everyday conduct based on responsible ethics vouch for our commitment to these issues.
Respect Responsibility Innovation
These are the three fundamental values that make Filitaly-Lab a true alpaca lover.
We have no option other than to behave respectfully towards the alpaca, which for us embodies a lifestyle far more than just a raw material.
Respect for a fiber that has a multi-millennial history, which belongs to an ancient culture that spans time and the continents to reach us with its unique fineness, color, softness and warmth.
And also respect for our past, which by discovering and nurturing quality alpaca has determined our success, based on knowledge, technology, research and genuine enthusiasm for more than 30 years.
From respect comes responsibility
First and foremost, the responsibility to continue the sustainable chain that the animal started with its gentle impact on the environment, nibbling the tips of grass without ever uprooting it and grazing with soft paws, not sharp hooves, which never ruin the ground.
The variety of natural shades makes dyeing unnecessary and the low fat content makes washing straightforward with only mild detergents. The alpacas are reared in small herds, often on family-run farms that are always perfectly at one with the natural surroundings.
The processing that we do when the fiber arrives at our plant continues the sustainable approach.
This is also seen in the selection of suppliers, energy sources, processes and products that all respect the environment. The alpaca makes us feel the full responsibility of being the guardians of the world in which we live by means of our actions.
The responsibility doesn’t end with conservation; it gains strength in innovation
The alpaca deserves the attention of a wider public that shares the philosophy it represents.
To achieve this, Filitaly-Lab never ceases to interpret, trial and provide technical and stylistic solutions to produce alpaca yarn that is suited to contemporary fashion, focusing on mixes, colors, patterns and finishes, which always respect the nature of the fiber.
This is where Filitaly-Lab comes into play with nonstop research and working with customers to develop new ways of adding value to alpaca.
This is where we continue to have fun because the process enables us to implement all our expertise based on experience, creativity and curiosity, in addition to the total oversight of the entire production process, which always allows us to uphold the required standards.
We are part of the alpaca world and participate in events
We are honored to be a member of the Asociación Internacional de la Alpaca, an association that promotes alpaca fiber internationally, with a focus on responsible actions throughout the supply chain.
Our aim is to be central to everything that revolves around the alpaca world, to contribute constantly and to remain up-to-date about the alpaca and its ecosystem.
For that reason, we are proud to support Alpaca Fiesta, in Peru, the world’s leading alpaca event that spreads awareness and promotes its use on the international textile market.
This is why Filitaly-Lab has become an alpaca lover. And we are ready to share this love with everyone who wants to dive into the wonderful world of the alpaca.
