our fibers

the altiplano—“high plain”—soars to more than 4,000 meters (12,000 feet) above sea level in the andes mountains of south america. llamas thrive here thanks to the soft, hollow-fiber fleece that keeps them comfortable in every extreme, from searing heat to subzero temperatures. those same properties distinguish the garments of arc. 

llama fiber is soft, warm, light, and long-lasting. this luxurious and appealing fiber comes from the llama, a camelid native of the

south american andes region. the llama is the sweetheart of the bolivian andes, with around 65% of the world’s llamas living in this country.

the bolivian landis the only worldwide suppliers of the very finest dehaired llama fiber: the precious cashllama., soft to the touch and does not shed, it is naturally glossy and exists in an array of natural colors, it is naturally hypoallergenic (has no lanolin) and non-flammable, absorbs little humidity, and is thermally insulating, elastic and strong. llama fiber is harvested with minimum effects on the environment or the animal itself, and, the sale of llama fiber is the main source of income for many families in the bolivian highlands.

alpaca fiber is a lustrous and silky natural fiber, hypoallergenic,  it does not repel water. it is also soft and luxurious and very glossy.