Alpaca Loca
Netherlands
Alpaca Loca is a Dutch accessories brand designing alpaca wool scarves, hats, mittens and socks in Amsterdam. The pieces are handmade in the Andes by a wool-weaving community.
| Design base | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Production | Handmade in the Andes by a wool-weaving community |
| Material | Fine alpaca wool |
| Range | Scarves, plaids, mittens, hats and socks |
What is Alpaca Loca?
Alpaca Loca is an accessories brand whose designs are created in Amsterdam, according to its Wolf & Badger profile. The products are handmade in the Andes Mountains in South America by a community of wool weavers.
Products and positioning
The range comprises scarves, plaids, mittens, hats and socks made from fine alpaca wool. The brand states that the collection is free from AZO dyes and phthalates.
It presents itself as a sustainable, fair-trade maker of handmade goods. It says weavers receive a fair salary, that it checks working conditions itself and that no child labour or human trafficking is involved. It says purchases support economic growth in Ecuador and help reduce poverty among alpaca herders. Its design approach is described as blending traditional craft with Western values.
Distribution
The brand is listed on the Wolf & Badger marketplace for independent designers.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Alpaca Loca from?
Alpaca Loca designs its products in Amsterdam, and they are handmade in the Andes.
What does Alpaca Loca sell?
It sells alpaca wool scarves, plaids, mittens, hats and socks.