Suri Alpaca

Natural Elegance

Suri alpacas are the essence of grace. They have long elegant locks that sway rhythmically as they move. You can’t help but be entranced by their beauty.

Domesticated thousands of years ago in the Andes mountains, the Suri was treasured by Incan rulers, and the fleece referred to as “the fiber of the Gods”. Wonderfully soft, yet strong, Suri can be used in knitted or woven garments, and blends well with a multitude of other fibers.

Suris are clean and easy to raise, train and manage for people looking for a fun family project. They are one of the rarest domesticated, fiber producing species on the planet. Their padded feet are easy on the ground relative to other livestock species, and their manure can be easily collected and turned into a soil enhancement, making them a great choice for those people focused on sustainability.

Suri Alpaca

Natural Elegance

Suri alpacas are the essence of grace. They have long elegant locks that sway rhythmically as they move. You can’t help but be entranced by their beauty.

Domesticated thousands of years ago in the Andes mountains, the Suri was treasured by Incan rulers, and the fleece referred to as “the fiber of the Gods”. Wonderfully soft, yet strong, Suri can be used in knitted or woven garments, and blends well with a multitude of other fibers.

Suris are clean and easy to raise, train and manage for people looking for a fun family project. They are one of the rarest domesticated, fiber producing species on the planet. Their padded feet are easy on the ground relative to other livestock species, and their manure can be easily collected and turned into a soil enhancement, making them a great choice for those people focused on sustainability.

Suri Ownership

Family, Friends & Fun!

Raising Suris can be a rewarding experience. It gives your family a common purpose and opens windows into the natural world that surrounds us. The Suri community is a vital part of ownership through its breed association – the Suri Network – which offers ongoing education and support to its members. Suri owners are a tight knit group who are always open to assisting “newbies” in the art and science of raising these beautiful animals.

Suri Ownership

Family, Friends & Fun!

Raising Suris can be a rewarding experience. It gives your family a common purpose and opens windows into the natural world that surrounds us. The Suri community is a vital part of ownership through its breed association – the Suri Network – which offers ongoing education and support to its members. Suri owners are a tight knit group who are always open to assisting “newbies” in the art and science of raising these beautiful animals.

Breeding

If raising and caring for animals is your passion, you’ll want…

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Showing

 Shows are a great place to meet and compete against other…

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Textile

If you want drape, luster, and a soft hand for your garments or …

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Youth

Future Farmers of America, 4H and other youth organizations geared …

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Find a Suri farm near you

Find a Suri farm near you

Suri Fiber

Smooth to the Touch

Slick like silk, lustrous like mohair, and fine like wool – there is no other natural fiber available that blends all three of these characteristics into one fiber. The result? Stunningly beautiful garments and home décor items. Whether you are focused on breeding and raising the animals, working with the fiber, or showcasing end products, Suri fiber will catch the eye of prospective customers.

Sustainable

Suris are the embodiment of sustainability – from a variety of natural fleece colors…

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Versatile

From next-to-skin garments to carpets, products made from Suri fiber…

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Luxurious

Suri fiber is unique among natural fibers with its luster, silky cool feel…

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Suri Fiber

Smooth to the Touch

Slick like silk, lustrous like mohair, and fine like wool – there is no other natural fiber available that blends all three of these characteristics into one fiber. The result? Stunningly beautiful garments and home décor items. Whether you are focused on breeding and raising the animals, working with the fiber, or showcasing end products, Suri fiber will catch the eye of prospective customers.

Sustainable

Suris are the embodiment of sustainability – from a variety of natural fleece colors…

READ MORE

Versatile

From next-to-skin garments to carpets, products made from Suri fiber…

READ MORE

Luxurious

Suri fiber is unique among natural fibers with its luster, silky cool feel…

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Suri Products

Sustainable, Natural & Diverse

Textiles

Suri fiber is an exceptional material that fiber artists love working with. As a natural fiber, it wears well, but when discarded will break down naturally, making it earth-friendly.

Gardening

Suris produce excellent composting manure. Their digestive tract breaks down material better than most animals and can be made into nutritious compost. Use it on your own farm or bag it and sell it locally.

Other Products

Products made from the fiber, leather, and meat of Suris means you can produce sustainable, value-added products to increase revenue streams for your business – a wholistic approach to farming naturally.

Shop responsibly – Find Suri PRODUCTS

Shop responsibly – Find Suri PRODUCTS

Support & Marketing

Suri Network

The Suri Network is an established national organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the Suri alpaca breed by organizing and conducting events and initiatives for its members and the public. It provides educational opportunities, an annual fleece show, and a multitude of programs to support its members.

Education

Whether it’s webinars, written materials, videos, or in-person classes, Suri Network …

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Marketing & Info

Events open to the public, advertising in our annual publication and on our website, and postings on…

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Community

Events open to the public, advertising in our annual publication and on our website, and postings on…

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Suri Simply Stunning

Suri Simply Stunning is a trademark owned by Suri Network and is registered with…

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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SURI NETWORK

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SURI NETWORK

Investment Opportunities

Agritourism

Many farms supplement income by offering tours and educational experiences. Some might have farm stores, offer lodging, and/or provide Suri alpaca interactions. Again you are only limited by your imagination.

Value-added products

Products made from Suri fiber offer a great opportunity for sales on the farm, in the local market or at the national level. You are only limited by your imagination.

Auctions & Sales

Alpaca sales for quality genetics are a good way to produce income. In addition to sales off the farm, there are multiple auctions across the country every year.

Tax benefits

Raising alpacas is recognized as an agriculture business and your land, home, vehicles, equipment and other infrastructure may have tax benefits.

What’s Happening

Suri and 4-H

Suri and 4-H

As I started out exploring the alpaca world, I began by volunteering my time at the local 4-H alpaca farm in 2019. The 4-H club was brought to my attention by a friend...

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