Vicuña

Vicuña is the rarest and most precious of the noble animal fibres, combed from protected, free-ranging vicuña under strict CITES regulation rather than from domesticated herds. Cariaggi works it as part of its elite fine-fibre portfolio, spinning and finishing it in a way that respects the fibre's delicate structure, so it retains its exceptional softness, warmth, and second-skin hand. Its naturally rich camel-gold color is often left undyed to preserve purity.

Cariaggi Lanificio S.p.A. works with vicuña fibre as part of its elite fine-fibre portfolio alongside cashmere, alpaca, wool, and silk. Vicuña wool comes from protected, free-ranging stock under careful regulation (not from domesticated herds like alpacas or cashmere goats), with shearing carried out in community conservation programs. Cariaggi ensures that the spinning and finishing processes they use respect the fibre's structure, so their vicuña retains its unique tactile and insulating qualities. As a result of its careful processing, Cariaggi’s vicuña yields exceptional “second-skin” comfort that luxury knitwear and bespoke textiles can showcase.

Cariaggi’s value and focus lie in producing a luxurious, high-quality vicuña yarn that can be used by designers and knitters alike; a more “mill-centric” offering focused on spinning excellence. Cariaggi pure vicuña yarn and garments are priced at the very top of luxury textile markets. Strict wildlife protection and CITES regulations limit the annual production of vicuña to a few thousand kilograms globally.