It’s been nearly three decades since Charlene Schmid first developed an interest in alpaca wool. “I wanted to make a blanket for my baby,” she says with a laugh. “I learned about alpaca fiber and I’ve ...

Winter in New England can be a dreary time. To keep the chilly, gray days from getting to me, I make it a point to grab some air (and a mood boost) by psyching myself up to run outside, even when the ...

ADAMSTOWN, Md. (AP) -- The mid-Atlantic region offers a few places that will clean and process alpaca wool, and finding a plant that will do the work in a timely manner has proven to be a challenge ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alpaca wool is very popular, but the treatment of the animals and sustainability raise concerns. Photo: Getty Images It is ...

It’s been nearly three decades since Charlene Schmid first developed an interest in alpaca wool. “I wanted to make a blanket for my baby,” she says with a laugh. “I learned about alpaca fiber and I’ve ...