Sustainable Peruvian Textiles Since 1997
Enduring Community Partnerships
Naturtex is your trusted global sourcing partner for sustainable Peruvian textiles.
Founded in 1997 in Lima, Peru, Naturtex specializes in the design, production, and export of certified organic cotton and alpaca yarns, fabrics, apparel, and accessories. We’ve collaborated with customers across four continents, delivering high-quality products rooted in Andean tradition, innovation and quality..
We work closely with Lima’s renowned industrial textile hub, one of the most advanced in the world, to tailor the right production chain for each client. Our model ensures quality, sustainability, and full traceability from fiber to final product.
Whether you’re a global brand, emerging designer, or business seeking textiles with meaning, Naturtex connects heritage with innovation through certified organic and Fair Trade sourced materials.
Naturtex — Thread with Purpose.
Naturtex stands at the crossroads of two rich textile traditions: the industrial color innovation of early 20th-century New York and the timeless craftsmanship of Peru’s pre-Columbian heritage. We highlight ancestral Andean fibers, organic cotton and alpaca, in their rare, natural, undyed colors and with colors obtained from natural plants sourced by indigenous artisans conserving heirloom recipes.
Founded by American archaeologist Dr. James M. Vreeland, Jr., Naturtex was born from decades of fieldwork and a profound respect for Peru’s regenerative agriculture and ancient textile arts. His early research was instrumental in the revival of native cotton cultivation for sustainable fashion sourcing.
Today, we cultivate long-term partnerships with farming and artisan communities, blending indigenous knowledge with certified organic standards to create quality sustainable Peruvian textiles that are not only environmentally conscious, but also storied, authentic, and timeless.
Sourcing with Intention,
Crafting with Integrity
Our work begins in Peru’s diverse landscapes. Indigenous farmers grow heirloom organic cotton, raise alpacas, and revive natural dye traditions through regenerative textile projects in Peru built on ethical practices to create sustainable Peruvian textiles.
We transform sustainably sourced materials into premium Peruvian textile products including Pakucho® cotton, Angel Touch® ethically sourced alpaca, Andean Mist® plant dyed yarns and Qoperfina®, a unique blend of copper microfibers and organic Pima cotton.
Witness how ancient knowledge is shaping modern sustainable fashion.
With Immerse, you’re invited to go deeper, visiting the regenerative farms and communities where our organic cotton is grown and meeting the people who naturally dye and process our fibers. These ethical textile sourcing tours in Peru connect you to the origin of sustainable Peruvian textiles.
Whether you’re curious about our techniques, interested in volunteering, or eager to see what ethical sourcing really means, don’t watch, connect!
"To be able to see the process, to be able to understand in kind of a small condensed way exactly what happens before the clothes that go on our backs are made is really important for us to understand where our fabric comes from."
Freddie J, ChirimoyaAustria 
"This trip was the best trip of my life, and I cannot forget about the jungle people and fields, the most sustainable cotton project I have ever visited."
Shunsuke I, MarkawareJapan 
"We love the durability, softness, and breathability Pima cotton and Pakucho offer. Many byZOE customers have confirmed our tees are super easy to wear, extremely comfortable, and feel absolutely amazing, both in winter and during the Australian summer!"
Barbora Z, by ZOEAustralia 