Aust Alpaca Fleece

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Aust Alpaca Fleece Sustainability Actions

Uses alpaca fibre in products

The brand’s sustainability-related content centres on alpaca fleece as a lower-impact natural fibre. It says alpaca is lightweight, warm, biodegradable, and does not contain lanolin, so it does not need the same chemical cleaning that wool often needs. The material also says alpacas can have a lower impact on land than sheep because of their padded feet and grazing habits. These claims are presented as reasons alpaca fibre may be a better material choice for some products.

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Uses recyclable packaging

One article says finished quilts are packed in FSC-certified, recyclable packaging. FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification means paper or cardboard comes from forests managed under set environmental and social rules. The same source also says the brand uses compostable bags for shipping and recycled-paper hangtags in some product lines. These packaging choices are presented as part of a lower-waste approach to product delivery.

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Highlights short supply chains

The brand’s sustainability page says its alpaca wool is sourced and processed in Peru, with the full production chain kept in one country. It says this helps traceability and reduces transport emissions by avoiding extra shipping between countries. The page also says the brand knows where, how, and by whom its clothes are made. That is a supply-chain claim, meaning it is about how materials move from farm to finished product.

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Uses PFAS-free clothing

The brand says it offers clothing that is free of PFAS, which are long-lasting industrial chemicals often used to make fabrics stain-resistant or water-repellent. It says avoiding these chemicals helps reduce harm to water, soil, and wildlife. The content presents this as part of its product design and material choices, especially for performance clothing.

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Supports plastic reduction

The brand says it partnered with I'm Plastic-Free to help people find ways to reduce plastic use and microplastic pollution. It also says it is working toward a plastic-free future, while noting that zippers are still an area of focus for plastic reduction. This is an action about materials and packaging, not a finished outcome.

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