One Alpaca by Mario Sirtori is a textile of extraordinary refinement subtle, tactile, and quietly expressive. Woven in Italy from 100% pure alpaca wool, it carries a surface that feels almost ethereal brushed to a soft, velvety finish, yet retaining a natural resilience unique to this prized fibre. The fabric has an understated sheen, diffused rather than reflective, which gives it an almost silken glow enhancing the depth of colour without any artificial weight. It drapes effortlessly, with a graceful fluidity that complements both sculptural and minimal forms. Unlike more common pile or plush fabrics, One Alpaca has a gentle, organic presence cool to the touch, yet inviting warmth, with a hand-feel that speaks to quiet luxury rather than ornamentation. The palette is carefully curated in tones that feel grounded: soft fawn, volcanic ash, weathered stone, and aged bronze each one chosen not simply for visual appeal, but for how it interacts with the light and space around it. This is a fabric that doesn’t demand attention, but rather holds it designed for enduring comfort, visual calm, and spaces where materiality speaks louder than decoration.
Behind this textile is Mario Sirtori, a mill whose roots in the Lombardy region stretch back to 1955. Revered within the world of high-end upholstery, Mario Sirtori remains one of the few fabric houses to retain complete control over the production process, blending traditional Italian craftsmanship with thoughtful innovation. Their approach is methodical, almost architectural: each yarn selected for integrity, each finish calibrated for performance, every collection conceived with long-term relevance in mind. In contrast to the pace of trend-driven design, Mario Sirtori’s philosophy leans toward permanence, creating textiles that support the furniture they cover, rather than overshadow it. One Alpaca is a clear expression of this ethos.
It is not just a fabric, but a material experience quietly luxurious, environmentally rooted, and made to age with grace. In its softness and simplicity lies its strength—a textile that speaks to those who value design as something to live with, not simply to look at.