The company MILLWA
...is a German-Peruvian family business with the same brand name. It specializes in producing high-quality knitwear from alpaca fiber. Within the production portfolio you will find a large selection of accessories such as hats, scarves, gloves etc. but also sweaters, cardigans, lined jackets and coats.
But how did MILLWA come about?
We have been active on the alpaca market since 2005. At that time it was mainly for our own sales at craft and Christmas markets. We quickly realized that with this comparatively small production we could create a livelihood for the people in Peru. So in 2011 we decided to open our products to wholesalers. From initially 2 knitters and 1 hand knitting machine, we have developed into a large company and can rely on up to 100 hand knitters in the highlands. These include, for example, women's cooperatives in remote areas.
In our studio we now have several hand knitting machines for different wool thicknesses, which we can use as needed. Also some industrial knitting machines complete our portfolio in products. In addition, there are always new collaborations, whereby we prefer to rely on small, local companies in order to continue to support the predominantly rural population of Peru. But we also cooperate with large, renowned companies in order to meet the high quality standards of the alpaca market.
We attach great importance to the sustainability of our production. We regularly hold training courses in our studio where new knitting techniques and models can be learned. We are regularly looking for young talents who are then trained and trained in our studio and who we can thereby create a basis for a successful future. Young knitters can practice and learn in the studio and also realize their own creative ideas.
For the fabric collection, MILLWA works with small local tailors who produce the models to perfection. For production, the company has specialized in the finest alpaca fibers, mainly baby alpaca fibers. For example, the entire eco-collection is new: it is exclusively hand-knitted and only natural, undyed fibers are used. The entire bouclé collection was also replaced by a “natural” alternative (mixed with silk and linen). Therefore, you can be sure that you are purchasing a purely natural product with excellent wearing comfort.
