
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 to consider developing a breeding program with Suri alpacas. The rarity of Suris around the world makes them a special animal, and we encourage anyone interested in breeding to join us in keeping and improving these genetics! Whether you just want to experience Suris from crias (babies) to adulthood, or you want to delve into the science behind improving each generation, the Suri community offers the support and education you’ll need to achieve your breeding goals.
Showing

Shows are a great place to meet and compete against other breeders and to see what those other breeders are achieving in their programs. Many Suri breeders will talk openly with you about genetics, hints for working the farm and what they have learned along the way. Shows are also a great way to get away from home for a short while and have fun with family and friends!
Textile

If you want drape, luster, and a soft hand for your garments or home décor items, then look no further – Suri fiber offers it all! Unmatched by any other natural fiber, the luscious feel of Suri will make you want to wrap yourself in it. Working with this fiber will be a unique and rewarding experience.
Youth

Future Farmers of America, 4H and other youth organizations geared towards livestock and fiber arts are great outlets for the whole family. These provide an opportunity for youth to meet others who share their interest in Suris and their fiber.
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.


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 which reduces the need to dye, to low impact fleece washing requirements, to the ability to collect their manure for gardening purposes, Suri alpacas and their fleece cover a lot of ground when searching for a sustainable livestock option.
Versatile

From next-to-skin garments to carpets, products made from Suri fiber make a statement. Versatility of color is another factor to consider – Suris produce 16+ different natural colors, but can also take a dye or an overdye beautifully. Suri fiber can be wonderfully fine, but is highly rated for tensile strength, making it a great option for warp thread and for high abrasion end products. The fiber once reserved for royalty is making a comeback.
Luxurious

The feel of Suri is like no other. Soft, cool to the touch, smooth to the hand, and oh that luster! Suri truly is a luxury that you need to experience!
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 …

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

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

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

Whether it’s webinars, written materials, videos, or in-person classes, Suri Network provides an extensive collection of educational materials to help you better understand Suris and all the aspects of ownership, much of which is accessible on our website.
Marketing & Info

Events open to the public, advertising in our annual publication and on our website, and postings on social media on behalf of our members are just a sample of the marketing support that Suri Network offers.
Community

Breeders helping each other learn and succeed. We offer opportunities for you to establish working relationships to assist you in your Suri endeavours.
Suri Simply Stunning

Suri Simply Stunning is a trademark owned by Suri Network and is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This trademark signifies excellence in breeding, fiber production, and/or fiber product creation. Suri Network members and non-members may apply to become licensees by completing an application and pledging to use educational opportunities and tools to further their breeding and/or fiber product businesses.
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
VIDEO: Fiber Artists showcase their use of Suri alpaca
Four well known fiber artists working in different mediums come together to discuss why they enjoy working with Suri alpaca and how it has impacted their pieces for the...
PODCAST: Spotlight Episode – Suri Network
If you’ve been weaving, knitting, or playing with fiber for long—or if you’ve passed some fiber animals in a field—you probably think you know what an alpaca looks...
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...