Why Alpaca Sweaters Are a Sustainable and Ethical Choice

YAPA alpaca sweaters and accessories are ethically handcrafted in Bolivia by local artisan knitters—primarily women—who work from home or in our workshop. This flexible model supports stable incomes and fair wages, empowering communities through traditional craftsmanship.

Each piece is made using sustainable alpaca wool, a natural, renewable fiber that’s soft, breathable, and biodegradable. All YAPA knits are hand-finished or entirely handmade, with many featuring unique hand embroidery. Each garment takes hours—sometimes a full day—to complete, making your alpaca wool clothing truly special.

Choosing ethical alpaca knitwear means supporting slow fashion, sustainable materials, and the artisans who make it all possible.

All our knits are carefully hand made or hand finished and many are hand embroidered. Each piece takes several hours or up to one day to make. Making your YAPA alpaca wool clothing special.

Yapa sweaters are hand crafted with love