Wool is a natural fiber derived from the fleece of sheep, goats (as in cashmere), alpacas, and other animals. Its natural crimp and elasticity make it incredibly insulating, while its moisture-wicking ...

Dogs have been in the Americas for more than 10,000 years. They were already domesticated when they came from Eurasia with ...

Each year in the first weeks of June, Indigenous communities in the Andes form a human chain to corral the camelids and shear ...

Now that most of the snow has melted and many local trails have opened, it’s time to gear up for a summer of outdoor ...

An alpaca was led into the barn at Sleeping Monk Farm in New Ipswich, where a mat was laid out and Harvard Alpaca Shearing ...

In Hungary and Serbia, a unique breed of pig, the Mangalica (or Mangalitsa), stands out for its remarkable curly wool. Originating in the 1800s, these “wool pigs” nearly disappeared in the ...

Paka centers around using alpaca wool straight from Peru to create incredibly lightweight and warm apparel. This combo is attractive enough, especially for outdoorsy types, but Paka’s clothes ...

Merino wool has dominated the outdoor base layer market, setting the bar for warmth, breathability, and temperature regulation. Although merino has long been considered the best base layer material ...

As people gear up for a night of glittering and crackling skies for July 1 Territory Day celebrations, owners of furry ...

Chad Nazam built a small but swelling profile in the online fashion community by taking perfectly good jeans and sewing at least 200 stuffed animals along the pants legs.