BABY ALPACA is considered to be a luxury fiber. It is luxuriously soft and of exceptionally fine quality. It has natural luster and wonderful drape. Staple length is approximately 6.5 inches (165mm) with a famously low micron count of 15-20 SPINNING, FELTING, BLENDING: So incredibly soft, it is perfect for all next to skin projects no matter what your preferred fiber craft is. DETAILS: 2oz (56g) or 4oz (113g) of the finest natural Baby Alpaca fiber KIND TO SKIN & PLANET: Cruelty Free & Ethically Sourced from Peruvian Farms in accordance with the highest Oeko-Tex standards and GOTS/GRS certification. ABOUT US: Living Dreams Yarn is a family-run yarn and fiber producer located in the Pacific Northwestern U.S. As a cottage industry, we are decidedly more "cottage" than "industry". We are proud to offer sustainably and ethically sourced plant and animal fibers handmade in small batches. Our network of makers includes local family farms, independent artisans, and U.S. textile mills, all working together to revive and preserve the ancient fiber arts.