Animal Fibres
Angora
Typically when we talk about Angora, we refer to Angora Rabbit Hair, while the fibers from the Angora Goat are more commonly known as Mohair.
There are 4 different angora rabbit breeds, namely, English, French, Satin and Giant.
Properties of the Angora fibre:
Typically when we talk about Angora, we refer to Angora Rabbit Hair, while the fibers from the Angora Goat are more commonly known as Mohair.
There are 4 different angora rabbit breeds, namely, English, French, Satin and Giant.
Properties of the Angora fibre:
- Lightweight,
- Silky,
- Fine,
- Very soft,
- 7 times warmer than wool,
- Is ideal for baby clothes
Camel Family (Alpaca/Llama/Camel/Vicuna)
Alpaca is often used for the manufacture of warm, luxurious apparel.
Vicuna is the world´s most valuable fiber. Vicuna is small and wild and belongs to the Camel family. It yields the finest animal fiber in the world. This fiber is rare and very expensive.
Properties:
Camel's hair can be used alone but is most often combined with fine wool for overcoating, topcoating, sportswear and sports hosiery.
Alpaca is often used for the manufacture of warm, luxurious apparel.
Vicuna is the world´s most valuable fiber. Vicuna is small and wild and belongs to the Camel family. It yields the finest animal fiber in the world. This fiber is rare and very expensive.
Properties:
- very soft,
- lustrous,
- lightweight,
- warm
Camel's hair can be used alone but is most often combined with fine wool for overcoating, topcoating, sportswear and sports hosiery.
Mohair
Made from the hairs of the Angora goat
It is the most resilient natural textile fiber, and is often combined with other fibers in the production of apparel and home fashion items.
The finest grade of mohair is Kid Mohair, obtained from the first shearing of a young angora goat.
Properties:
Made from the hairs of the Angora goat
It is the most resilient natural textile fiber, and is often combined with other fibers in the production of apparel and home fashion items.
The finest grade of mohair is Kid Mohair, obtained from the first shearing of a young angora goat.
Properties:
- durable,
- warm,
- extremely lightweight,
- lustrous
- Kid Mohair possesses the unique feature of natural wicking properties that takes perspiration away from the skin, preventing bacterial build up and odor.
