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PAKA 2025 Impact Report: Sustainable Alpaca Wool Gear

Check out the 2025 Impact Report from PAKA to learn about the ways their innovative company is supporting communities, quality and sustainable practices.

PAKA 2025 Impact Report: Sustainable Alpaca Wool Gear
We love seeing happy alpacas that are treated right when we look for our alpaca wool gear!

PAKA is a leader in outdoor brands that are doing good for the communities where their products are made, and the 2025 Impact Report really shone a light on where PAKA's values are. It's a beautiful thing and we thought we'd share some of the highlights with you, dear reader.

Check Out PAKA's Full Impact Report Here!

Empowering Artisans:

  • 300+ Quechua weaving families supported across 10 communities.
  • Weaving tools that ease hand and back strain, making weaving sustainable for future generations.
  • Workshops on techniques and design, expanding opportunity.

a peruvian weaver making a wool garment in the andes
Known as Quechua, these skilled Peruvian weavers are the artists behind PAKA products. It’s why each PAKA sweater has a handwoven Inca ID attached—the unique signature of the woman who made it.

Expanding Education:

  • 15 full scholarships through the PAKA Scholars Program and a partnership with Peruvian Hearts, providing access to higher education for young women
  • One school renovation in an alpaquero community to create safer, more inspiring places to learn with new classrooms, libraries, and kitchens
a Peruvian paka worker receives an education with help from the company
Many young women in Cusco lack access to education due to financial constraints and cultural norms.

Supporting Alpaqueros:

  • Monthly health workshops on anemia, nutrition, dental care, and mental health medical evaluations that detect malnutrition early.
  • 7,000+ healthy meals for the weavers and children, improving daily nutrition thanks to a partnership with NGO Semilla.
  • 2 Greenhouses - renovations that give alpaquero families access to fresh, homegrown vegetables at 15,000+ feet.
a peruvian family finding success with help from paka with sustainable initiatives to give back and support.
Each year, PAKA uses tens of thousands of kilograms of high-quality alpaca fiber to make their clothing. PAKA's supply chain touches thousands of Peruvian alpaca families and they make it a priority to co-create their business in ways that both support and empower these communities.
  • Prioritizing Sustainable Materials: 64% of clothing is made with responsibly sourced Peruvian alpaca fiber, organic cotton, and merino wool—and 100% of products are free of restricted substances and PFAS. 
the fibers PAKA uses in a easy to read chart that explains the green practices and sustainability they use.
PAKA prioritized the use of sustainable and natural fibers in 2024 product lines, resulting in 63% of their clothing being made from Peruvian-sourced alpaca, organic cotton, and merino wool. By prioritizing these, plus fibers like recycled nylon, they significantly reduced their environmental footprint.
Check Out PAKA's Full Impact Report Here!

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