Textile Exchange's RAS (Responsible Alpaca Standard) is a global standard that certifies responsible practices in the production of alpaca fibre, ensuring that high standards of animal welfare, land management and good social practices are respected. It ensures that alpacas are treated ethically and promotes living and management conditions that are healthy and respectful of the animals. It promotes practices that protect soil health and biodiversity in high Andean communities, minimising long-term environmental impact. Finally, it guarantees fair and safe working conditions for workers involved in the production of alpaca fibre, promoting labour rights and the well-being of communities. By obtaining SAN certification, our customers can demonstrate to the world that our fibre comes from responsible sources, helping to increase transparency in the supply chain and encouraging a more sustainable and ethical approach in the textile industry.
It ensures that alpacas are treated ethically and promotes healthy and animal-friendly living and handling conditions. It encourages practices that protect soil health and biodiversity in highland communities, minimizing long-term environmental impact. Finally, it guarantees fair and safe working conditions for workers involved in the production of alpaca fiber, promoting labor rights and the well-being of communities.
By becoming RAS certified, our customers can demonstrate to the world that our fiber is responsibly sourced, helping to increase transparency in the supply chain and encouraging a more sustainable and ethical approach in the textile industry.