In the UK, UK Alpaca buys roughly ten tons of British fleece annually, hand-grading it on the farm for fineness. 4. Direct-to-Consumer (The "Value-Added" Path)
If you are looking to sell alpaca wool, buyers generally fall into four distinct categories, ranging from local artisans to international textile mills. 1. Fiber Pools and Cooperatives (The "Easy" Button) who buys alpaca wool
Buyers usually require a staple length between 3 and 6 inches . In the UK, UK Alpaca buys roughly ten
You ship your skirted and graded fiber to a collection point. Instead of direct cash, many pools—such as the New England Alpaca Fiber Pool (NEAFP) —payout in store credits . These credits allow you to purchase finished goods (socks, hats, yarn) at wholesale prices to resell at your farm store. In the UK