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Canadian-Made Comfort: The Legacy of Alpaca Time
Our family-owned business celebrates the natural excellence of alpaca fibre.
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Who We Are
Alpaca Time exists to tell a story: one of warmth, resilience, and a return to craftsmanship that values both people and planet.
Driven by a belief in the power of local, ethical production, we set out to bring the rich heritage of alpaca fibre to life with a modern touch, crafting goods that carry a legacy of quality and care.
Our Vision
We envision a future where everyone can experience the warmth and comfort of sustainable goods they can truly trust.
At Alpaca Time, we’re about more than just manufacturing and selling products; we’re building a community that values quality, honours tradition, and fosters genuine connection.
Our Mission
Our mission at Alpaca Time is to bring the unmatched quality and warmth of ethically and responsibly sourced Alpaca products to the Canadian market, creating goods that consistently deliver on their promise of comfort and resilience.
Devoted to Quality
Fostering Community & Relationships
Passion for Sustainability
Honouring Craftsmanship
Warmth in Every Product & Interaction
Rooted in
Authenticity
The Early Days
After Deb Griffey retired from dairy farming in 2005, her sister attended The Royal Winter Fair, where she became fascinated with alpacas for their gentle nature and soft, durable fleece...
Shortly afterward, she brought a few alpacas to Deb’s farm, and the sisters quickly recognized the unique qualities of alpaca fibre—soft, hypoallergenic, warmer, and more durable than wool.
From Challenge to Opportunity
The sisters soon faced a challenge: Ontario had very few fibre-processing facilities, and the wait times for turning raw fibre into yarn stretched to nearly a year.
That’s when the idea of creating their own fibre mill began to take shape.
The Family Project
With her farming and machinery expertise, Deb researched fibre processing, and a year later, she had built a small mill on her farm.
They launched "Shears to You," focusing on turning raw alpaca fibre into high-quality yarn.
In its early days, Shears to You provided custom fibre processing for other alpaca producers. However, Deb realized that to truly thrive, they needed their own line of products. That’s when her cousin Tom, who worked in a hosiery plant, joined the venture.
Experimenting With Yarn
Deb and Tom started to experiment with yarn weights and blends until they crafted the ideal alpaca sock yarn.
Just as they were ready to move forward, Tom’s company closed, leading Deb to make another bold decision: she purchased seven sock-knitting machines and hired the company’s skilled mechanic.
With this setup, Alpaca Time launched its first signature products: the Star Trekker hiking socks and Pro’s Choice golf socks.
Becoming Alpaca Time
In 2008, Deb rebranded as Shears to You Fibre Pro’s, and in 2012, her daughter Tara joined to drive its growth.
In 2014, they aimed to open a retail store.
By 2016, Deb sold the farm, secured a prime Highway 9 location, and rebranded as Alpaca Time, embracing the motto “Any time is Alpaca Time.
In 2022, Tara took over the store.
Our Mission
Today, Alpaca Time is a family-run business rooted in quality, craftsmanship, and sustainability.
From its dairy farm origins to becoming one of Canada’s most trusted alpaca brands, it embodies resilience and the timeless warmth of alpaca fibre.
Whether online, at shows, or in their Harriston, Ontario store, customers experience the care and legacy in every product.
Our Roots: A Story of Craftsmanship and Innovation
From cozy socks and warm insoles to elegant scarves and outerwear, every item reflects our commitment to sustainability, comfort, and style.
Choose products that deliver luxury and durability while supporting local, Canadian-made craftsmanship.
