Full Alpaca Garment Supply Chain
(Including yarn and fabric paths)
Opening Philosophy — “The Ritual of Care”
To hold Éllanno is to hold something rare. Care is not an afterthought — it is a ritual. Each gesture extends the life of what you own, deepening its presence in yours. To care is to participate in rarity, ensuring it endures with the quiet strength it was chosen for.
- Free-range alpacas raised in the Peruvian Andes
- Humane treatment, traditional family-run farms
- Eco-conscious grazing and animal welfare
Rarity Held Close — The Nature of Our Fibers
- Gentle manual shearing during warm months
- Only excess fleece removed to maintain animal comfort
Éllanno garments are shaped from fibers that are naturally soft, warm, and resilient. Alpaca resists odor, wicks moisture, and retains its form with ease. Yet longevity does not rest on fiber alone — it rests on the ritual of care. The way you hold, fold, and renew each garment becomes part of its story.
Sorting & Grading of Fibers
sorting fibers by:
- Type: Baby Alpaca, Suri Alpaca
- Fineness: Micron count
- Color: Natural vs. to-be-dyed
Only highest grades go into luxury products
Everyday Rituals
Care begins with small, intentional acts:
- Allow your garment to breathe after each wear — air it gently instead of frequent washing.
- Fold knitwear rather than hang it, letting fibers rest without strain.
- Hang coats and outerwear on broad, supportive hangers to preserve their shape.
These gestures are not tasks. They are rituals of patience, allowing the garment to find stillness between moments of presence.
Water, When Needed
- Knitwear and accessories: Hand wash gently in cold water with a neutral soap. Rinse softly and lay flat to dry away from heat.
- Outerwear: Entrust to professional dry cleaning, ideally through eco-conscious services.
Water is not routine. It is renewal — use it sparingly, so rarity endures.
Between Seasons — Storage as Stewardship
When garments rest, they are not forgotten — they are entrusted.
- Store folded, in breathable cotton bags
- Keep them away from sunlight, heat, and dampness.
- Protect them with natural cedarwood or lavender against moths.
Stewardship is a ritual in itself — the quietest form of luxury.
Fabric Pathway
(for Outerwear & Tailored Apparel)
Care in Every Stage — Customisation, Repair, Recycle
