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Organic Llama/Alpaca Wool Organic wool is pure and natural from the inside out.  The animals that the organic wool comes from are free range alpacas and llamas that graze on the tough organic grasses of the vast Andes Mountains...just as they have been doing for 5,000 years.  Bolivian alpacas and llamas are cared for humanely and deeply honored in the Andean culture and traditions. The llamas and alpacas are of original pre-Inca stock and have not been genetically modified in any way. If an animal gets hurt it is treated with naturopathic cures: herbs and balms. There are no antibiotics, hormones or other drugs administered to the animals.  The fleece is hand shorn using scissors. The animal is not harmed in this process. The fleece is then hand washed with a mild, biodegradable, detergent specially designed for the Bolivian altiplano environment. Finally the fleece is carded and spun, often by hand using a drop spindle. Alpaca is 3 times warmer than sheep's wool and much finer than most sheep wools, so it is not itchy.  It feels just as soft or softer than most merino wools. Organic Alpaca Wool Diaper Cover Pants (1-layer) Sorry - sold Out as of March 2008 100% undyed soft organic wool (llama/alpaca).  These are 1-layer knit pants and we love them especially because they're machine wash/dry (we wash them with our regular laundry!)  They are large, for ages 2-4 approximately (rise 20", inseam 11-12").  When our 2 year old was wearing them (when she just turned 2), we folded up the bottom of the legs.  We used them for night-time a lot too, but with a hefty fitted diaper like bamboo.   sold out - sorry  I love that these covers are thin because of our hot weather here in the southern U.S.  They are also a favorite at our house because they are super super soft.  Lightweight and fast drying, the soft llama/alpaca blend fiber also stands up to extreme washing.  Even after machine washing the diaper cover many times, it still looks new!  We also feel good about participating in the fair trade movement.  For more fair trade organic knits, visit our baby clothes page.  We also have many more types of organic wool diaper covers available. We love the organic llama/alpaca sweaters too!

Fair Trade has Never Been More Important!
The business generated by Fair Trade Organizations in Europe and the U.S. now accounts for just .01 % of all global trade. Small as it may be, the rapidly growing fair trade movement is setting standards that could redefine world trade to include more social and environmental considerations. Fair traders believe that their system of trade, based on respect for workers' rights and the environment, if adopted by the big players in the global economy, can play a big part in reversing the growing inequities and environmental degradation that have accompanied the growth in world trade.

Fair Trade brings the benefits of trade into the hands of communities that need it most. It sets new social and environmental standards for international companies and demonstrates that trade can indeed be a vehicle for sustainable development. Today, a growing movement of workers, environmentalists, consumers, farmers and social movements worldwide is calling for a different framework for trade. They want a global trading system that promotes workers' rights, protects the environment and sustains the ability of local producers to meet community needs. Together, as consumers, they can make a huge difference by demanding significant changes in the ways goods are produced, and vote with their dollars for a more just and environmentally sound trading system. (by John Cavanagh, co-director of the Institute for Policy Studies.)

Get involved & make a difference!
AYLLU, Inc. (pronounced I-you' and meaning "community" in Quechua) is a 501c3 non profit dedicated to helping Bolivia's disadvantaged communities to participate in Fair Trade and to educate New England consumers on the benefits and need for Fair Trade. We offer speakers for events, fair trade activism workshops, free e-newsletters, and more. We have internship opportunities for students and volunteer projects for people both in the US and abroad. We also offer home stays in Bolivia for people wanting to help the producer cooperatives.