Scientific
Name : 

Lama Pacos

Population:    

Between 3 500 000 and 4 000 000 in Perú, representing 75% of the world's total

Height and weight :  

1,20 m to 1,50 m ( 47 in to 59 in ) to the head; 45 kg to 79 kg ( 99 lb to 174 lb )

Varieties :              

Huacaya - The more numerous breed, representing 90% of the population, has a wavy, lofty fleece
Suri - The less common variety, representing 10% of the population, has a fleece composed of straight, silky and exceptionally lustrous fibers. It is ideal for making long-pile fabrics

Color:      

Variable, with up to 22 different shades, but more uniform than the llama, ranging from black to white with intermediate tones of brown and gray. This is a characteristic not found among the other noble fibers

Habitat:

The Peruvian Andes at more than 4000 m ( 13100 ft ) above sea level, where the diurnal temperature range may reach 30 Celsius ( 54 Fahrenheit ) degrees.

Food:  

Natural pasture

Textile properties :

Softness and visual texture - The fiber, soft to the touch, and with excellent appearance and natural luster, gives garments unsurpassable drape, elegance and style together with an outstanding handle
Thermal insulation and moisture-absorbing properties - The fiber is a thermal insulator and absorbs ambient humidity, thus affording greater protection and comfort in a variety of climates
Non-flammability - The fiber will not burn unless it is in direct contact with a flame and therefore affords the wearer greater safety
Strength and elasticity - High strength and elasticity make the fiber particularly durable
Felting - The fiber has a reduced tendency to felt and garments made from it thus maintain their new appearance and do not lose their shape

Yield :    

With annual shearing, t he average weight of a single fleece is 2270 g ( 5 lb )