Elvang Denmark

Elvang Denmark was formed in 2003 by Lasse and Tina Elvang. Whilst backpacking through the Peruvian Andes, they fell in love with the warm, soft nature of the local communities whose nature was matched by their products. This Danish company produces design oriented throws, cushions and scarves with this stylish and high class material.

Elvang´s vision is to combine the best of two worlds: one of the world’s finest fiber of the Peruvian Alpaca with a contemporary Scandinavian design. Elvang stands for high-end products which are made with integrity and pride. Ethical and Fair Trade lie at the heart of all Elvang does.

Elvang Denmark consciously decided from the outset that it would source from Peru and thereby encourage economic growth for rural communities to fight poverty and empower themselves. By keeping the production with the Andean communities in Peru, Elvang is also supporting the conditions and well being of the highly respected and regarded alpaca animals that have been the livelihood of the rural shepherds and their communities for centuries. As a UN Global Compact member, Elvang is part of the biggest network for social responsibility companies. They also encourage the apprenticeship of the shepherds for upbringing and cropping of the sheep’s for furthermore better wool.

The Alpaca produce some of the finest fibers in the world which together with a Scandinavian design style result in some of the most luxurious products in the world. By founding Elvang, Lasse and Tina opened the doors to the rural communities, bringing their products from Andes to the world.

website of the manufacturer: http://www.elvang.net