We believe in the value of handmade and the ability of good design to connect you to your surroundings.
We believe in the value of handmade and the ability of good design to connect you to your surroundings.
Among the rarest natural fibers, baby alpaca is sourced from the softest fleece on the animal—typically the neck and underbelly. It accounts for only a small percentage of global alpaca fiber, with just 1% reaching the coveted ‘Royal Baby Alpaca’ grade.
Primarily from the Peruvian Andes, the fiber is seven times warmer than wool by weight, yet breathable and moisture-wicking. Naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to pilling, wrinkles, and odor, it offers both comfort and longevity.
Alpacas tread lightly—literally and ecologically. Their grazing habits preserve highland terrain, and they produce more usable fiber than cashmere goats while using fewer resources. The fiber used in our manufacturing process (including our fur pieces) is always obtained by shearing the alpaca fur—alpacas are never killed in the collection of the fiber we use.
Once sheared, alpaca fibers are sorted entirely by hand for their softness. The process is often performed by women who have learned the skill from their mothers and grandmothers, and the result is highly accurate.
With over 300 natural shades, alpaca requires minimal dyeing. When color is added, only low-impact, water-based dyes are used—furthering its status as a considered, sustainable luxury.
Alpaca fiber has an incredibly light ecological footprint. Unlike cashmere goats, alpacas have soft padded feet which do not damage the grasslands and mountains on which they graze nor do they pull the grasses out by the root when eating, thus preventing damage to the landscapes in which they live.
In addition to Baby Alpaca being one of the most eco-friendly natural fibers in the world we make sure that all the fibers we use are 100% natural, minimally processed and use only Swiss water-based dyes, ensuring the lightest possible impact on the environment and health of our artisans.
People are at the center of all that we create. We work with amazingly talented artisans from around the globe to produce hand made and hand finished products that are imbued with the warmth and craft of each artisan that creates them.
People are at the center of all that we create. We work with amazingly talented artisans from around the globe to produce hand made and hand finished products that are imbued with the warmth and craft of each artisan that creates them. We work with small factories and workshops from Peru to India, each and every one family owned.
These small factories and workshops help to support the local economy, continue age old crafts and promote new ways of working that ensure their futures. We love supporting like-minded artisans and take great pride in the strong relationships we have formed over the years. All of our partners support healthy work environments, fair pay, ecological practices, the empowerment of women and are strictly opposed to child labor.
Working hand in hand with our partners, we push the boundaries of traditional craft to create innovative and timeless designs that are a unique expression of our collaborations.
The Founders
Courtney Trump leads the creative direction and manufacturing for Fells Andes. Having studied at Chelsea College London, Courtney began her career working in commercial and residential interiors prior to entering the field of product design. Her experience spans a wide range of industries, from textiles and case goods to lighting and upholstery — and includes partnerships with craftspeople and manufacturers from Europe to South America.
James Trump oversees all aspects of the Fells Andes brand, playing a key role in shaping its standards and ensuring the integrity of its identity. He is a graduate of Somerset College and the Surrey Institute in England. His work is future-facing and optimistic, marked by a meticulous attention to detail.
Editing and refining with a mindful eye they work together to develop deeply considered products that elevate daily life.
Among the rarest natural fibers, baby alpaca is sourced from the softest fleece on the animal—typically the neck and underbelly. It accounts for only a small percentage of global alpaca fiber, with just 1% reaching the coveted ‘Royal Baby Alpaca’ grade.
Primarily from the Peruvian Andes, the fiber is seven times warmer than wool by weight, yet breathable and moisture-wicking. Naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to pilling, wrinkles, and odor, it offers both comfort and longevity.
Alpacas tread lightly—literally and ecologically. Their grazing habits preserve highland terrain, and they produce more usable fiber than cashmere goats while using fewer resources. The fiber used in our manufacturing process (including our fur pieces) is always obtained by shearing the alpaca fur—alpacas are never killed in the collection of the fiber we use.
Once sheared, alpaca fibers are sorted entirely by hand for their softness. The process is often performed by women who have learned the skill from their mothers and grandmothers, and the result is highly accurate.
With over 300 natural shades, alpaca requires minimal dyeing. When color is added, only low-impact, water-based dyes are used—furthering its status as a considered, sustainable luxury.