A revolutionary way to measure fleece quality.
Devised and developed by award-winning alpaca breeder Caroline Barugh,
Skin Imprint® is a game changing test for density, combining non-invasive sample gathering, pin-point accuracy and second-to-none analysis.
High welfare
Unlike other testing methods, Skin Imprint® doesn't require any invasive proceedures to gather samples for testing. It's a simple print of the skin, making it a humane option.
In depth analysis
The Skin Imprint® testing method provides a comprehensive report, demonstrating quality across a range of markers, including density, clarity and uniformity.
Innovative
technology
Our proprietary market-leading testing method is revolutionary, changing the way we measure quality.
Ideal for elite breeders
For professional animal breeders, Skin Imprint® offers assurance and accuracy when it comes to proving the quality of your herd's fleece.
About Skin Imprint®
Skin Imprint® was created by award-winning alpaca breeder and farm owner Caroline Barugh.
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Having spent 10 years in the industry, Caroline wanted to explore a more humane way to determine the quality of the fleece.
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An advocate and practitioner of high-welfare farming and breeding, she wanted to find a replacement for skin biopsy which could assess density, count the primary/secondary ratio and analyse the micron of primaries compared to secondaries.
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Skin Imprint® was the solution. A revolutionary sample collection method, available as a kit breeders can apply themselves, Skin Imprint® is humane, requires no veterinary assistance and samples are analyised in an accredited UK-based laboratory.
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Going forward, Caroline at Skin Imprint® has joined forces with Kim Murray from Capital Alpacas. Both packed with enthusism and knowledge. The future is bright.
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