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About Suri Fiber
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About Suri Fiber and Our Product Development
Suri is an ancient fiber prized for a combination of elegant
traits: Luster, drape, softness, multiple natural colors, ease of dyeing and versatility. For these reasons, Suri fiber is highly sought after! Knitting, crocheting, weaving and felting can be used to produce luxury products. Here are Ten Reasons to Love and Use Suri Fiber!
The Suri Network is dedicated to the promotion and improvement of Suri fiber. The Suri Network Product Development Committee is committed to achieving this through Education & Resources:
Education
P2P-DVD - "Pasture to Process, Product to Profit: Getting the Most of your Suri Alpaca Fiber". This DVD provides an A-Z guide for all things fiber. Purchase the P2P-DVD here. Visit the Suri Network Store to find Suri Products such as clothing, patterns and jewelry, back issues of PurelySuri Magazine, to purchase Advertising, and for Marketing Resources.
Literature
The Product Development Committee publishes several guides for Suri owners, including:
- Fiber Harvesting Code of Practice
- Quick Shearing Guide
- "Spinning Suri: fleece, fiber and locks - Hints and Suggestions" by Donna M. Rudd, Master Spinner
- "Why Knit with Suri? What can I expect?" by Sue Simonton
- 2014 Fiber Mill Survey - This survey, conducted every several years, provides information about various mills across the United States, their work with Suri fiber, and any special requirements they have for processing Suri fiber.
- Fiber Resource Guide, completed in 2016, provides outstanding resources for members on everything fiber. Members can find the Guide in the Suri Network Members' Only Library.
- Ten Reasons to Love and Use Suri Fiber - a one page love letter about Suri fiber - download and copy for handouts.
Product Development Grant The Product Development Committee has used various methods to develop new products and improve existing products through grants and collaborative projects. In 2014 Barbara Boineau of River Run Ranch received a $500 Grant for Suri Fiber Application. This is her report on that application, Rustic Suri and the Search for Imperfection.
Patterns
The Suri Network Product Development Committee offers Suri fiber patterns for both retail and wholesale. Patterns can be found in the Suri Network store.