APU KUNTUR: High quality and closeness to nature with alpaca fibers
APU KUNTUR - an unusual name. But what does it mean? The roots of the company name can be found in the Andes, the home of the alpacas. Translated, it means "Holy Condor" - and there are indeed some values that are sacred to the company. Ever since the company was founded in 1989, its products have stood for the highest quality and sustainable production. At APU KUNTUR, traditional handicrafts merge with modern European fashion design. The family business in Cusco, Peru, produces exclusive, high-quality clothing and accessories from premium alpaca wool - one of the finest natural fibers in the world. Above all, the alpaca fiber of the baby alpaca wool is hard to beat in terms of softness.
An all-round fair product made from natural fibers
Until you feel the cuddly soft alpaca fiber on your skin, you can rest assured that the product has undergone a fair process. The associated alpaca farm is committed to keeping its alpacas in a species-appropriate and environmentally friendly way. The production of the natural fibers is therefore accompanied by high animal welfare standards and is based on renewable sources. In the next step, processing, the focus is on the employees:
In 2008, mother of three Nelly Gutknecht-Amachi founded her own knitting business in Cusco. Her aim was to provide other mothers and their families with a secure job and a good income. The production facility now employs around 100 people and is run by her brother Juvenal and her cousin Juan. Nelly and her daughters create the designs in ateliers in Switzerland and elsewhere. The family business produces according to fair trade guidelines - in addition to fair wages and above-average social benefits, the employees receive, for example, shared meals.
Alpaca fibers as wool in incomparable quality
Anyone who has ever worn an item of clothing made from alpaca wool yarn cannot get enough of it. You will never want to do without the pleasantly soft yet light feel again. The high fineness classes are comparable to cashmere. But alpaca fibers have much more to offer than just the cuddle factor.
Alpaca wool is able to regulate the temperature in a pleasant way: Warming in winter and cooling in summer. In addition, alpaca garments prevent unpleasant odors from forming, even with heavy perspiration. Instead, the wool even has an antibacterial effect. The low proportion of wool grease comes into play here. Due to these advantages, washing is almost never necessary. Simply airing out is enough and you can enjoy the long-lasting quality and sustainability.
Set an environmentally conscious example
Clothes make the man - as the saying goes, our clothes are far more than just clothing. Anyone who remembers that sweaters and the like can underpin not only fashion but also ethical statements will want to take advantage of this opportunity. The items from APU KUNTUR make this possible. They set an example against the mass production of fast fashion, which harms the planet. Instead, products are created in harmony with nature that score points for durability, sustainability and quality. This benefits you as a buyer as well as the environment.
At Faedah Collection, you can purchase many items from the APU KUNTUR brand and enjoy wonderful alpaca fibers: When you choose APU KUNTUR, you can look forward to a good feeling. This applies equally to your skin and your conscience. Are you interested in other environmentally conscious brands? We would be happy to introduce you to the partners of the
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