PAKA Expands Traceable Alpaca Program To Full Product Line

Boulder, CO (November 22, 2024) — PAKA, the sustainable apparel brand celebrated for its performance-driven alpaca fiber gear, has taken a giant leap in transparency and sustainability by expanding its Traceable Alpaca Program across its entire product line.

From its roots in the Andes Mountains of Peru, PAKA has always prioritized connecting consumers to the origin of their clothing. Now, every PAKA product includes a QR code on its hangtag, giving customers an unprecedented level of insight into the exact alpaca herds and regions where their garments began.

This milestone comes after years of development, beginning with a 2022 pilot program for PAKA’s flagship hoodie (which I absolutely love wearing all the time – photo below). The journey involved cataloging sourcing data for all fibers, culminating in today’s robust digital traceability platform.

How PAKA’s traceability program works

Each QR code takes customers to a digital map, showcasing the precise coordinates of the alpaca herds that supplied the fibers for their garment.

Additionally, customers receive an Origin Certificate, developed in partnership with yarn mills Michell and Inca Tops and the Asociación Internacional de la Alpaca (AIA).

“PAKA started in the Andes Mountains, where alpacas have evolved alongside the local alpaqueros for thousands of years,” said Gisella Garate, PAKA’s Director of Peru and Impact. “When we began, there was no supply chain set up. We had to build this bridge ourselves to trace the alpaca fiber in your clothing from start to finish.”

Impact beyond transparency

Transparency is just one part of the equation – PAKA is using its platform to give back to the Andean communities that make its products possible. The key initiatives include:

• 1% of revenue donated to local communities.
• Construction of greenhouses at high altitudes to combat anemia by providing iron-rich produce to alpaquero families.
• Financing university tuition for 17 young women in Peru in 2024 alone.

Shop sustainably with PAKA

Traceable Alpaca products are available exclusively on pakaapparel.com. Each purchase supports PAKA’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, fair wages, and Andean heritage preservation.

Explore all my PAKA reviews

If you’re curious about how PAKA’s products perform in real life, check out our PAKA Apparel reviews:

• PAKA Trail Socks review: Soft, durable alpaca wool socks offering excellent support, temperature regulation, and odor resistance for trail running.
• PAKA Hoodie review: Lightweight, soft alpaca wool hoodie providing comfort, durability, and thermoregulation for everyday wear and outdoor activities.
• PAKA Apu Parka review: Warm, ethical parka with alpaca wool insulation, offering exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio and versatility for cold-weather adventures.
• PAKA Baselayer review: Soft, breathable alpaca wool and Tencel blend baselayer, providing moisture-wicking and odor-resistant properties for active use.
• PAKA Wool Socks review: Durable, moisture-wicking alpaca wool socks offering thermal properties and odor resistance, ideal for running and hiking.

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