Today we’d like to introduce you to Jeremy Hanks.
Hi Jeremy, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Luxury Alpaca all started with my love for Alpacas! I grew up on a hobby farm and after living in a neighboring town for several years, I couldn’t wait to get back to the country! In 2010 I acquired my Alpaca Ranch, Ocean Road Alpacas and quickly realized their wonderful qualities and amazingly soft and warm Fiber. I wanted to share this amazing product with everyone I knew, and now I am able to with the start of my retail store, Luxury Alpaca. Alpaca Fiber is simply one of the best materials available in today’s market. Alpaca “hair” is called Fleece or Fiber. Alpaca Fiber has 22 natural shades ranging from black to silver and rose gray and white, from mahogany brown to light fawn and champagne. Alpaca’s natural colors do not fade over time, reducing the need for dying. The Fiber of the Alpaca can be used for clothing. Alpaca Fiber is as soft as cashmere, warmer and lighter weight than wool & without the prickle-factor that some wools carry. Since Alpaca Fiber has no lanolin, it is typically hypoallergenic to most wearers. Alpacas are sheared annually, typically in the springtime. The Fiber can be sold raw, processed into roving, spun into yarn, knitted or woven into fine fabrics. No animals are harmed in the process of shearing them for their Fiber.
Alpaca is a natural fiber, free from lanolin and naturally hypoallergenic. It is hollow and wonderfully thermal. It does not absorb moisture, rather it wicks it away.
Budget: High performance socks don’t come cheap. However, wearing the right socks makes the price seem not as important in the long run. Socks made from other materials may be less expensive, but they soak up foot moisture and hold it in, meaning your feet feel colder and are more prone to blisters.
Design: It’s nice to have different kinds of socks to try out to see what fits your foot best according to your needs. Just remember more alpaca in a pair of socks doesn’t mean they are a higher quality, 100% Pure Alpaca socks would wear through, shrink, pill and be a waste of money.
Function: The quality of Alpaca Socks varies greatly depending on the end use. Inexperienced makers don’t take this into consideration. Using grades 1 or 2 Alpaca in say a Hiking Sock would cause it to pill and wear through, it’s just too soft, yet using grade 4 or 5 would cause foot irritation, while using the same alpaca grade in a dress sock would make it itchy because of the weight. We research and choose the right alpaca for the proper use.
Brand trust: Look for a reliable retailer who can guarantee authenticity on all its products. You will have some peace of mind that you are getting genuine quality Alpaca Socks and that no animal is injured to collect its fleece. Remember proper foot care, and wearing the right socks is essential for happy feet!
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Like any business, there were some “bumps in the road” but sticking to my goal and providing a quality product spoke for itself. When I first started, I wasn’t aware of the different qualities/grades of fiber and how important that was to find high quality fiber which in turn made the socks that much better.
I also showed alpacas in the show ring and learned so much along the way in regard to the different “grades” of Alpaca Fiber. An alpaca with better genetics produced much better-quality fiber. I would send my fiber off to be tested for micron count and that helped me improve my herd over the years.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Luxury Alpaca has a sock for everyone! Whether you are looking for an ankle sock for a round of golf or taking a walk or a run. Or maybe a lighter dress sock perfect for the office or special event. Medium weight socks to help take the chill out of those cold mornings or maybe taking a hike. Don’t forget about the Heavy Weight socks for those winter activities such as snowmobiling, hunting, ice fishing, skiing or snowboarding. Or maybe you just want to lounge around the house and have toasty warm feet.
Luxury Alpaca has you covered whatever you’re looking for!
Because our socks are a blend of materials, you’re going to get not only the quality but know that they are going to hold up around your leg or have the fit and support in your heel or toes where needed.
All the alpaca socks are washer friendly in cold water only and can be tumble dried on low, but air drying is preferred when possible.
Once you experience your first time wearing Alpaca, you will quickly understand the amazing Luxury of this product!
Luxury Alpaca is available to everyone thanks to our website where you can order these amazingly soft, comfortable Alpaca Socks.
www.luxuryalpaca.com
So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
I would appreciate your business by supporting a “small business” like Luxury Alpaca, and experience Alpaca Socks for yourself or a loved one! Alpaca socks make the perfect gift!
Please take some time to look around our website, and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have about any of our products.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Hanks
Luxury Alpaca
www.luxuryalpaca.com
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- Website: www.luxuryalpaca.com
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