The Suri Network   exists to assist its members to protect, preserve, and promote the Suri alpaca. A group of Suri owners established the Suri Network in 1997, a few years after the first Suris were imported to the United States from Bolivia in the winter of 1991. There were several subsequent imports in 1993, 1995, 1996 and 1998 from Peru, Chile and Bolivia, and all Suris in North America are descendants of those imported animals.

Since its beginnings, the Suri Network has organized numerous educational events, published the PurelySuri Magazine, held multiple fleece shows, facilitated research, educated consumers about the unique qualities of Suri fleece, promoted the use of Suri alpaca in different products, developed a Suri breed standard, and served as a conduit between its members and the Alpaca Owners Association.

Below we offer a brief description and links to the various programs the Suri Network organizes. We are immensely proud that our membership has always been at the forefront of the alpaca industry promoting both the Suri alpaca and the use of its wondrous fleece.

Not only do we hope that you will join the Suri Network, but we also hope that you will share your individual talents by getting involved in our great industry by volunteering with us.

SURI SIP & SHARE
The Suri Network Fiber Committee is excited to launch a new series of events starting in September titled Suri Sip & Share!  This will be a Zoom dial-in event for all fiber arts enthusiasts to share experiences and learn about working with Suri.  We will have a specific topic each month - September's topic?  Blending fibers with Suri. More Information

NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAYS
This annual event offers those interested in alpacas to visit farms across the country. Many farms showcase their Suri alpacas and products made from their fiber. They may also include demonstrations and educational workshops.

Find a Suri alpaca farm to visit near you, but do call ahead to be sure when they will be accepting visitors.

SURI HERD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OR S.H.I.P. 
Focusing on protecting, preserving, and promoting the Suri alpaca, the SHIP program is an outstanding way for our suri owners to accomplish that. By collecting data from the evaluation of an alpaca's conformation and fleece, an owner is better able to discern that alpaca's strengths and weaknesses and how to improve them in the next generation. When the data is processed using special computer programs, animals can be ranked relative to all other Suri alpacas currently in the system. The resultant data are called EPDs which stands for Expected Progeny Differences and by using the data, a breeder is given a better idea of what the genetic makeup of their alpaca is. Learn more about S.H.I.P.  Watch a VIDEO showing the process of an alpaca being classified for S.H.I.P.

SURI SIMPLY STUNNING:
The Suri Network is leading the industry with an innovative branding program to market not only the Suri alpaca, but also the special qualities of Suri fleece and the products made from it.

THE 2023 SURI NETWORK ONLINE AUCTION WILL BE COMING UP SOON!
We will have another great line-up of items this year just in time for the holidays. There are many items using Suri fiber that would make great gifts along with other terrific auction donations that you won't want to miss bidding on. The Suri Network Online Auction will happen in November.

THE 2023 ALL SURI FLEECE SHOW
THE LARGEST SURI FLEECE SHOW IN THE WORLD!
This mail in fleece show is the largest Suri fleece show in the world. The 2023 show was held in Burlington, KY and has been completed. Results can be found  here.

PURELY SURI MAGAZINE 2023
This is the Suri Network's flagship publication with articles to highlight the activities of the organization, promote the Suri and its fiber, and to educate the members on recent developments in the industry. Members receive their magazine through the mail. Back issues are available online. 

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