Fabrics: What is the most expensive fabric in the world? – Sectors – Economy

Sometimes people often wonder why some clothes are more expensive than others. The answers may vary, since they depend on the fashion houses, the designers, the type of garment and, of course, the fabric with which it was made.

In fact, the fashion industry has become a trend in recent years, which is why demand has grown exponentially.

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This happens due to the premium and quality of the fabric used to make the clothes, which often determines their cost, but what is the most expensive fabric and for what reason? We recommend you to know the five most expensive fabrics in the world, according to Luxaticmagazine considered one of the most influential in reporting on the latest trends in designer fashion and haute couture.

Top 5 – Cervelt

This fabric is one of the most luxurious and exclusive in the world, since pIt comes from the fur of the New Zealand red deer.

The most curious thing is that per year it is only possible to obtain 20 grams of a single animal; However, it is too requested for having absorption and thermal properties, perfect for the climate of this area of ​​Oceania, according to Luxatic.

Top 4 – Baby Cashmere

Cashmere comes from the undercoat of the goat.which makes it take a long time to manufacture, in addition to the fact that for each animal only 30 to 40 grams of wool can be collected, which is not easy to acquire.

Top 3 – Shahtoosh

This fabric comes from India and Nepal, where the Tibetan antelope is found. This fabric is considered a relic, which is why it is often only used for garments such as shawls, which are made by the Kashmiri, expert weavers in handling this type of fabric.

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Top 2 – Guanacos

The Guanaco is made from the skin of the llama, an animal exclusive to the area of ​​South America. «The guanaco harvesting process is very time consuming, with each adult llama giving only about 2 to 3 pounds«, according to the cited media.

Top 1 – Vicuña wool

Finally, there is vicuña wool, which is considered the most expensive fabric in the world. This is called ‘the fiber of God’.

This fabric comes from the vicuña sheep, an animal that is in danger of extinction; however, it remains one of the most coveted fabrics, in addition to the fact that you can only obtain 500 grams of an adult sheep, according to Luxatic.

In fact, it is characterized by being warm, light and fine. According to the above, a vicuña suit costs around 50,000 dollars.

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