Home > Blog > Materials > Vicuña: the worlds most expensive fabric MATERIALS Vicuña: the worlds most expensive fabric Mar 17, 2026 Share: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The animalSouth American camelid, related to llama. Sheared once every three years.The priceRoughly $1,500 per yard. A bespoke vicuña suit starts at $30,000. Tags: Wool RELATED POSTS Wool, Linen, Cotton compared: which fabric for which season? Read more → How to identify quality wool: a beginner's guide Read more → Mohair: the underrated summer suit fabric Read more →