Suri alpaca explained

Suri alpaca is one of the two breeds of alpaca, the other being the Huacaya. Of 3.7 million alpacas worldwide, less than 10% are thought to be of the Suri breed.[1] One study found that Suri alpacas could be reliably distinguished from Huacayas by looking for a low frequency of hairs less than 35 micrometers in diameter, as well as fewer hairs with more than eight cuticular scales.[2] Suri alpacas may be bred for the lustre of their coats.[3]

Notes and References

  1. 10.1177/0040517514563727 . Investigation of the dyeing characteristics of alpaca fibers (Huacaya and Suri) in comparison with wool . Textile Research Journal . 85 . 13 . 1331–1339 . 2015 . Atav . Rıza . Türkmen . Fatih . 138553639 .
  2. 10.1177/0040517509337634 . Comparison of Fiber and Cuticular Attributes of Alpaca and Llama Fleeces . Textile Research Journal . 80 . 4 . 344–353 . 2010 . Valbonesi . A. . Cristofanelli . S. . Pierdominici . F. . Gonzales . M. . Antonini . M. . 136810421 .
  3. 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2011.03.045 . Measurement of luster in Suri alpaca fiber . Small Ruminant Research . 99 . 2–3 . 178–186 . 2011 . Lupton . C.J. . McColl . A. .

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