Vicuna Coats, Suits & Knitwear
The World's Rarest Fiber: Vicuna Coats & Suits by Kiton
Vicuna is the rarest natural fiber in the world — a wild Andean camelid, protected by international law (CITES), shorn by hand only once every two to three years through the traditional Peruvian "chaccu" ritual. Each animal yields barely 200 grams of fiber, with a diameter around 12 microns — finer than cashmere (14–19 microns). It was once reserved for Inca royalty; today it remains one of the very few fabrics where scarcity is real, not marketed.
Our vicuna coats, suits, blazers and knitwear come from Kiton, sourced directly from the brand and authorized for resale. Every piece ships worldwide in as little as 48 hours.
FAQs
- What makes vicuna wool so expensive?
Vicuna is the world's rarest natural fiber — a protected wild Andean animal that can only be shorn by hand every two to three years, yielding barely 200 grams of fiber per animal. Its diameter of around 12 microns makes it finer than cashmere. - Is vicuna wool ethically sourced?
Yes. Vicunas are wild animals protected by international law (CITES); shearing follows the traditional Peruvian chaccu, a community ritual that shears and releases the animals unharmed.