Vicuña Wool: The World's Most Expensive Fabric

Vicuña wool, from the Andes-dwelling vicuña animal, is among the world's most expensive fabrics.

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After shahtoosh, vicuña wool has the second smallest fiber diameter of all animal hair and is the most expensive legal wool

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Clothes made from vicuña wool can be found on the Loro Piana website

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The tiny scales on vicuña wool fibers allow them to interlock, trapping air and heat, making the wool exceptionally warm

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Vicuña wool clothing can range from thousands to several lakhs, reflecting its luxurious quality and rarity

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