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After all he’s done for you, reward Dad this Father’s Day with a new look from Alpaca Collections. Eco-friendly, fashionable, and comfy, Alpaca Collections’ clothing and accessories are presents you can be sure your dad will love. Check out these five featured looks for men from the fall; they offer endless gift options for Dad this Father’s Day:

This past November, when heirs to the Spanish throne Prince Felipe de Borbon and Princess Letizia Ortiz went to Lima to pay a visit to the Peruvian Parliament, they were greeted with a gift representative of the Peruvian culture and its peoples’ deep gratitude to the Spanish government—vicuña  wool garments.

Sustainable Travel International Globalization has worked to increase accessibility of destinations around the world that the average traveler would never have imagined visiting 30 years ago. Now, anyone can go anywhere they desire with a simple plane flight and maybe a connecting train or bus. Small native villages are exposed to tourism just as much as the big urban centers of the world. Unfortunately, more tourism to these once unknown destinations isn’t always the best thing for the local community. That is where Sustainable Travel International saves the day. They have a very clear and active goal in helping travelers tread lightly and give back while on the road: “Promoting responsible travel and ecotourism, supporting sustainable development, and helping travelers and travel providers protect the cultures and environments they visit.” 

As with much in our wardrobe, the scarf was born of both form and function. Most agree that the scarf originated in China over 2,000 years ago. In 230 BC the Chinese Emperor used cloth wrapped around the necks of his warriors to designate rank. In ancient rome, the Sudariumor “sweat cloth” was initially used by Romans to wipe their necks and faces. In ancient Egypt, scarves indicated social status.

You’ve had the chance to read about the warmth, weight, strength, and texture of Alpaca wool; Alpaca offers so much more to the world of textiles. It's versatility and amazing set of natural characteristics make it a truly fabulous fiber to work with and wear.

Purchase from Alpaca Collections through December 22 and receive your order before Christmas You can make a purchase at Alpaca Collections through December 22 and still have it arrive in time for Christmas. Simply make your purchase and choose UPS Next Day Air as your delivery option.

We had a great question from a recent visitor to our site and we thought we’d share our response. The question, and our response are below.

How do you ensure that the Alpaca are being treated nicely by the people raising them and then during collection of their wool?