On April 24, 2013, the Rana Complex, a garment factory located in Dhaka, Bangladesh tragically collapsed, killing 1,134 people and injuring over 2,500. This event forced people to look at the global fashion industry's often exploitative, unsustainable practices and consider that there has to be a better way! Though we believe that radical change is needed in the industry, at Sun Valley Alpaca Co. we're proud to already be able to guarantee our customers products that are naturally organic, …

When one thinks of the word “sweater” or “knitwear,” one of the first images that comes to mind is a classic Aran knit sweater. Also known as a “fisherman's sweater” or an “Irish sweater,” it's a style that has truly stood the test of time.  The Aran sweater (or Aran jumper, as it's called on the other side of the Atlantic), gets its name from the Aran Islands off the western coast of Ireland. A traditional Aran sweater is usually cream in color, the shade of 100% natural, unwashed …

Native American and Aztec print knits are a trend that we absolutely love and don't foresee going away anytime soon. Recently, I discovered the below image on Pinterest and thought it was such a great look--- the perfect mix of stylish and casual.Image SourceThe cardigan reminded me of our “Tribal Style Aztec Cardigan” and I couldn't help but put together a similar outfit styled for summer. Woven in natural un-dyed shades of 100% pure baby alpaca with small touches of contemporary cobalt b …