Kusikuy works with self-managed knitting groups in Bolivia and Peru, where workers earn double or triple minimum wage knitting sweaters, scarves, and hats by hand. As a member of the Fair Trade Federation and Co-Op America, Kusikuy is committed to promoting fair trade. Kusikuy sweaters are typically made of certified (by Control Union Certifications) organic pima cotton or alpaca (more about alpaca can be found in the Being Green section of GreenEdge Kids).
Certified Fair Trade, Alpaca
This cozy warm, soft, and attractive sweater is beautifully handmade by artisans in South America, using alpaca wool from sustainably managed herds. I have to say, I didn't know quite what to expect when I ordered these, but they really turned out wonderfully. They are like a regular wool sweater, but softer and smoother. Top notch quality. True to size. 100% alpaca wool. Designer Brand: Kusikuy.