All the clothes we wear in everyday life are made from different materials. Fabrics are usually taken as the basis. They differ in style, quality, composition... Depending on the necessary characteristics and parameters, a specific material is selected for each type of clothing. On store shelves you can find a wide variety of things of different price categories and workmanship.
In our article we will touch on an unusual topic about the most expensive fabric options and their areas of application in production. Since classic models are made from fabrics that are familiar to everyone, the question of expensive parts usually does not arise. However, there is a whole list of such fabrics.
IMPORTANT: Typically, this type of material is used when decorating clothes and decorating solid premises (linen sets, curtains...), it has more beauty and is more expensive.
TOP most expensive fabrics
The price of a product consists of several parameters.Depending on the production stages that a product goes through from raw materials to the finished product, it can vary greatly. The cost mainly depends on the following indicators:
- Quality of raw materials, strength, stretchability.
- Appearance with embellishments and inserts.
- The costs of transportation and extraction of raw materials, which the manufacturing company tries to reimburse.
- Convenient for sewing, wear resistance, ease of operation.
Despite such a small list of main criteria for overpricing, there is a wide variation in the raw materials market. To compare and understand the difference, we present to your attention a list of the rankings of the most expensive fabrics in production:
- In first place is the vicuña. This fabric is very soft, lightweight and incredibly warm. The method of obtaining it is very complex; it is obtained from mountain llamas (up to 1 pound per animal per year). The price matches the quality ($75,000 per suit).
- Cashmere products. The cashmere composition is very pleasant to the body, looks beautiful and gives elegance. It costs less than the previous option (up to RUB 50,000 per product).
- Silk was once the most luxurious type of fabric. Currently, he also remains in a leading position. Beauty and tenderness make it popular when sewing things. The dress can be purchased for RUB 10,000.
- Wool is the most common raw material for clothing production. There is a wide variety of compositions and types. The average cost is high, but it is already suitable for average incomes (5,000 RUR for a quality sweater).
- Linen clothing has a complex manufacturing mechanism. It is highly durable, but at the same time very light, which makes it practical for creating shirts, towels, bed linen...
What is made from the most expensive fabrics?
Here are the most common and expensive sewing materials. They are used all over the world to create various wardrobe items. They make excellent scarves, gloves, and more complex types of clothing:
- Shirts,
- Trousers,
- Dresses,
- Suits,
- Warm clothes for the winter,
- Expensive model versions of outfits.
This is not a complete list of possible uses of raw materials. The excellent quality of the material and ease of wearing have made them popular in textile production.