Inca Tops
Inca Tops is a Peruvian textile manufacturer founded in 1965, producing premium alpaca, suri alpaca, merino wool, and Andean highland wool yarns (both woolen-spun and worsted) for industrial fashion brands, textile manufacturers, and hand knitting craft consumers via wholesale catalogs and the Essentials e-commerce platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1965
- HeadquartersArequipa, Peru
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Inca Tops does
Inca Tops S.A. is a privately held Peruvian textile manufacturer founded in 1965 and headquartered in Arequipa, with 5,001-10,000 employees and a 50+ year track record in alpaca, suri alpaca, baby alpaca, merino wool, and Andean highland wool fiber processing. The company operates two primary business lines: industrial yarns sold wholesale (typically in 1kg cones) to fashion brands and textile manufacturers with pricing of $23.50-$134.55 per unit, and hand knitting yarns sold to craft consumers and small manufacturers with pricing of $32.78-$119.60 per unit. Industrial yarn counts span NM 1/5 to 12x2/51, produced through both woolen-spun and worsted spinning techniques, with products organized into branded collections (Signature, Shades of the Andes, Pure, Legacy, Andes Performance, Seasonless) and a Fast Track ready-stock line for quick delivery.
The company's value proposition rests on vertical integration from the Pacomarca alpaca genetic improvement program through fiber processing to finished yarns, an extended traceability program, and sustainability certifications (OEKO-TEX, OEKO-TEX STeP, carbon footprint). Distribution is multi-channel: direct B2B catalog sales to fashion brands and textile manufacturers, the Essentials Stock Service e-commerce platform (essentials.incatops.com) for B2B and B2C orders with 24-hour fulfillment and global shipping, plus store pickup in Lima and Arequipa for Peruvian customers. The customer base spans fashion brands and textile manufacturers (B2B), the hand knitting and craft market (B2C/SMB), and sustainably-focused fashion brands that require documented fiber traceability. The product portfolio includes more than 20 named yarn lines anchored on alpaca through premium blends (e.g., Trilogy at 54% Baby Alpaca, 22% Super Kid Mohair, 24% Mulberry Silk), differentiated boucle and brushed variants, and lightweight performance blends. No product explicitly incorporates AI/ML capabilities.
Inca Tops firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Inca Tops
- Legal name
- INCA TOPS S.A.
- Website
- https://incatops.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1965
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Inca Tops is a Peruvian textile manufacturer founded in 1965, producing premium alpaca, suri alpaca, merino wool, and Andean highland wool yarns (both woolen-spun and worsted) for industrial fashion brands, textile manufacturers, and hand knitting craft consumers via wholesale catalogs and the Essentials e-commerce platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Inca Tops industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Premium Alpaca and Wool Yarns
- NAICS
- Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (313110), Textile Mills (313), Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (3131)
- SIC
- Textile Mill Products (2200), Knitting Mills (2250), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial & Technical Yarn Manufacturing (High-Tenacity/Aramid/Carbon/Glass) (IMAOAAAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL), Wool & Fiber Production (Shearing, Sorting, On-Farm Grading) (AFAEAFAD), Yarn, Knitting & Crochet Supplies Retail (CRALACAF)
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Where Inca Tops is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Arequipa
- HQ country
- Peru
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Inca Tops business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial Yarns Wholesale: B2B wholesale of industrial knitting yarns sold in 1kg cones and bulk quantities to textile manufacturers and fashion brands. Products include Andes Tweed, Kid Silk, Suri Air, Fast Track series (cotton, wool, alpaca blends).
- Hand Knitting Yarns Retail/Wholesale: Sale of hand knitting yarns in various presentations (cones, donut balls, peanut balls, twisted hanks) ranging from 25g to 200g units. Products include Alpaloop, Trilogy, Anta, Andean Highland Wool, and others targeting craft enthusiasts and smaller manufacturers.
- Essentials Stock Service: E-commerce platform ([email protected]) enabling direct purchases of ready-stock yarns with express shipping within 24 hours of order confirmation. Offers store pickup in Lima and Arequipa, Peru.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Industrial Yarns - Price per kg/cone |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hand Knitting Yarns - Price per unit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Specialty/Blended Yarns - Premium pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Inca Tops product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Inca Tops manufactures premium industrial and hand knitting yarns from alpaca, suri alpaca, baby alpaca, merino wool, Pima cotton, and Andean highland wool fibers using woolen spun and worsted spinning techniques. The company sells ready-stock yarns in bulk (industrial) and retail presentations (hand knitting) through its Essentials Stock Service platform, serving global fashion brands, textile manufacturers, and craft markets.
Product overview
Inca Tops is a Peruvian textile company with over 50 years of experience specializing in premium alpaca and wool fibers for both industrial and hand knitting applications. The company's product portfolio is organized into two main categories: Industrial Yarns and Hand Knitting Yarns, both available through the Essentials Stock Service subsidiary for direct bulk purchasing. The industrial collection includes branded product lines such as Andes Tweed, Kid Silk, Suri Air, and the Fast Track series (TUKTU, AUQUA, MUHU, SURI, ANTA, TIYARIK BOUCLE, TRILOGY BOUCLE, MUYUNA), along with specialty products like AMAY, PUKYU, TIYARIK, MUHU, TRILOGY, NUNA BRUSHED, LULU, WANKA, PUJPU LIGHT, KORI, ANTA, Andean Highland Wool, ALPAWOOL LIGHT, and ALPALOOP. The hand knitting division offers similar premium blends in various presentations (donut balls, peanut balls, twisted hanks). Supporting operations include Pacomarca, a genetic programming subsidiary focused on alpaca breeding technology and sustainable textile practices. The company emphasizes sustainability through carbon footprint certification and recycled material usage in many products.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Essentials Stock Service: Stock service platform for wholesale yarn cones for industrial and hand knitting applications
- Pacomarca
- Fast Track
- Signature
- Shades of the Andes
- Pure
- Legacy
- Andes Performance
Products and services
- Industrial Yarns Premium industrial yarns sold in 1kg cones and bulk quantities for textile manufacturers and fashion brands. Includes alpaca, wool, cotton, and blended fibers in metric counts from NM 1/5 to 12x2/51, featuring woolen spun and worsted yarn manufacturing. Products include Andes Tweed, Kid Silk, Suri Air, Fast Track series, and specialty blends.
- Hand Knitting Yarns Premium yarns designed for hand knitting, crochet, and craft applications. Available in various retail presentations (cones, donut balls, peanut balls, twisted hanks) ranging from 25g to 200g units. Includes Alpaloop, Trilogy, Anta, Andean Highland Wool, and other blends targeting craft enthusiasts, yarn shops, and small-scale knitting operations.
- Essentials Stock Service E-commerce platform for direct purchase of ready-stock industrial and hand knitting yarns with express shipping within 24 hours of order confirmation. Enables B2B wholesale and B2C retail purchases of yarn cones and ball presentations.
- Pacomarca Genetic Program Genetic programming initiative and alpaca breeding technology platform focused on improving alpaca fiber quality through genetic material sharing. The first genetic station dedicated to sustainable textile industry practices, representing Inca Tops' commitment to traceability and supply chain sustainability.
- Andes Tweed Woolen Spun Premium woolen-spun yarn blend of 60% Alpaca and 40% Merino Wool (21.5 mic.) available in 1/8 and 1/4 metric counts. Features carbon footprint certification and traditional woolen spinning technique.
- Kid Silk Luxury specialty yarn blend of 72% Kid Mohair (28.5 mic.) and 28% Mulberry Silk, designed for high-end textile applications.
- TOPS Tops product category for Inca Tops textile offerings, providing processed fiber tops for industrial textile manufacturing.
Companies that use Inca Tops
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Inca Tops technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Inca Tops partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- PacomarcacorePacomarca is described as the company's commitment to the future of the industry and textile sustainability. It is the first genetic station focused on sharing technology and genetic material for alpaca breeding and improvement. This represents a core strategic partnership for Inca Tops' supply chain and sustainability positioning.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Inca Tops competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Inca Tops social profiles
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Inca Tops leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Inca Tops subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Inca Tops funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Inca Tops M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Inca Tops
What does Inca Tops do?
Inca Tops manufactures premium industrial and hand knitting yarns from alpaca, suri alpaca, baby alpaca, merino wool, Pima cotton, and Andean highland wool fibers using woolen spun and worsted spinning techniques. The company sells ready-stock yarns in bulk (industrial) and retail presentations (hand knitting) through its Essentials Stock Service platform, serving global fashion brands, textile manufacturers, and craft markets.
Is Inca Tops a public or private company?
Inca Tops is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Inca Tops founded?
Inca Tops was founded in 1965. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Inca Tops based?
Inca Tops is headquartered in Arequipa, Peru, in the Latin America region.
How does Inca Tops make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Industrial Yarns Wholesale is the primary driver. The others are hand Knitting Yarns Retail/Wholesale and essentials Stock Service.
Does Inca Tops have an API?
No public API is recorded for Inca Tops.
What industry is Inca Tops in?
Inca Tops's product category is Premium Alpaca and Wool Yarns. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAOAAAG, Industrial & Technical Yarn Manufacturing (High-Tenacity/Aramid/Carbon/Glass), with a secondary code of CRAAAAAL, Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers. Its NAICS code is 313110 and its SIC code is 2200.