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Founded in Peru, our mission is to create natural, all-purpose clothing for people who love the outdoors. We’re doing this by innovating with alpaca fiber and other materials that are healthier for people and the planet, so that consumers can connect to our natural world, make more conscious choices, and support the communities where our products come from.
Our Journey
2015
A backpacking trip through South America
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Gregoria teaches Kris the ancient Inca practice of making clothing from alpaca fiber
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The Mamani family of weavers help handmake our first Hoodie
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Legendary Quechua weaver, Nilda Callañaupa, joins forces to maintain Inca traditions by overseeing teams of women textile weavers
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Team heads down the West Coast for an alpaca tour with our two baby alpacas, Chaska and Luna
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BREATHE by Paka®, the first alpaca activewear, is launched in partnership with SeaLegacy
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Paka Scholars begins, providing full-ride University scholarships to 6 young Peruvian women
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Baby Pacha is born during alpaca yoga event
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PAKAFILL®, the warmest ethical insulation on the market, is released to our community.
LEARN MOREOur Team
Kris Cody
Founder / CEO
Kris lives at the intersection between nature + science. He's an animal lover, the father of three baby alpacas and one stray dog from Perú.
Gisella Garate
Head of Perú
Based in Lima, Gisella has 20+ years experience running the alpaca game across Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa. She has made every single Paka product traceable!
Paris Karstedt
Head of Communications
The incarnation of an ancient soul recently known to also inhabit Tinkerbell, Paris is actively growing her own pair of wings here at Paka.
Andrea Lenz
Head of Ops
A boiled-carrot aficionado from Lima, Andrea helps make sure everything runs smoothly between our communities across the Americas.
Victor Puchuri
Customer Happiness Manager
You've probably already talked with him, but Victor makes sure all our customers are taken care of. Based in Peru, he's always looking to take up new challenges.
Averie Floyd
Product Manager
Averie has been working with local artisans to produce textiles and apparel in Guatemala since 2014. She's originally from Colorado and loves getting out into the mountains.
Nilda Callañaupa
Head of Weaving
Since 1996, Nilda has served as director of the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco or CTTC. A legendary weaver in her own right, Nilda's team is at the core of everything Paka creates.
Our Values
Work with the Earth to make a better planet.
Our Partners
Want to be a part of our journey?
If you love animals, going outside, and growing with your work, write to us with your CV at team@pakaapparel.com!