About mohair fibre

Mohair is one of the most prized natural fibres. It is used to create everything from high-end sweaters and accessories to carpets and upholstery. Made from the coats of Angora goats, mohair is a soft, silk-like textile.

What Is Mohair?

Mohair is a soft wool that comes from the hair of the Angora goat. Some call mohair the “diamond fibre,” as the wool is characterized by a distinct lustre and sheen. When blended with other textiles, like alpaca or merino, mohair lends that lustre to the fibbers.

The diameter of the fibre increases with the age of the goat, and the thinner fibres from young goats are used more for clothing, like sweaters, while the thicker, coarser fibres are used for carpets, upholstery, drapery fabric, and outerwear. Mohair is more expensive than standard sheep’s wool because the production process is more involved, and as a result, it is considered a luxury fibre, similar to cashmere or Angora.

“With its affinity for dyes, mohair reproduces colours that have an unmatched clarity and a halo-like glow. Fabrics of lively, smooth mohair don’t crush, mat or pill; dust and dirt are easily shaken or brushed off; bacteria and thence smells cannot become trapped in the smooth scales.”

Mohair is an all-season fashion fibre, in wonderfully warm knits and wovens for cold weather, and in airy, lightweight structures that breathe with the body for warm days. Used alone or in blends, mohair imparts its unique signature to an infinite variety of fabric textures, from lofty fleeces, rich tweeds and frothy knits, to crisp men’s suiting fabrics. Mohair is a naturally soft fibre, which is enhanced by current expertise and modern processing techniques.

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https://angoragoats-mohair.org.uk/the-story-of-mohair/

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