# Farmer-Funded Fiber Companies Alpaca United is a Textile Business Changing the Game By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-01-10 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpaca-united References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/alpacaunited/) & [alpacaunited](http://www.alpacaunited.com/) Alpaca United is a textile company that supports alpaca farmers through focusing on making fiber competitive in the global market through emphasizing it's "luxury," according to the organization. "Our mission is to continuously and holistically help our investors increase their competitive advantage with Alpaca fiber by delivering business solutions through research, product development, branding and affinity marketing," writes on its website. "We ensure that our investors achieve their tactical and strategic business goals by unifying logistical solutions to reduce costs and seamlessly manage business processes throughout the [fiber supply chain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-good-company)." At the end of last year, [Capital Press reported](http://www.capitalpress.com/idaho/JO-Alpacas-123112) on a how one woman, Cheryl Smith, has used direct marketing to create profit margins when it comes to fiber. According to the pice, alpaca fleece isn't itchy like some materials, is hypoallergenic and more toasty than wool. **Contact Information** Alpaca United [website](http://www.alpacaunited.com/) Alpaca United on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/alpacaunited) Alpaca United on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/ALPACAUNITED) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Alpaca-fiber Textile Innovation:** Opportunities to develop new materials and technologies using luxurious and hypoallergenic alpaca fiber for the textile industry. - **Farmer Investment Strategies:** Developing new ways for farmers to invest and gain competitive advantages in global markets through their crops. - **Direct-to-consumer Marketing Tactics:** Creating profit margins by cutting out the middle-man and marketing directly to consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can implement alpaca fiber into new clothing materials, bringing added value to their products. - **Agriculture Industry:** The agriculture industry can develop strategies for alpaca farmers to invest in opportunities beyond traditional product markets. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** Exploring new ways of direct-to-consumer marketing and creating strategies to cut out the middle-man for other industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Alpaca Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boucl-alpaca-dropped-shoulder-aviator-jacket.md) - [Cultural Craftwear Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paka-1.md) - [Creative Promotional Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sock-gift-box.md) - [Bio-Based Textile Cashmere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everbloom.md) - [High-End Bohemian Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alanui-2.md) - [High-Performance Merino Wool Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuyarn-technology.md) - [Heritage Textile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wren.md) - [Branded Fiber Meal Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-high-in-fiber.md) - [Farmer-Backed Eco-Friendly Bedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coyuchi-1.md)