Alpacas are sheared once a year, in spring. A female alpaca produces about 2.5 kg of fiber, while a male alpaca can produce even 4 kg per year. Alpaca hair contains keratin which is used for the cosmetic industry. In recent years the breeding of alpacas has also spread to many European countries, because it is an animal that adapts well to different climates. The textile labeling for alpaca fiber is WP.