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Fiber Types

Mohair

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Angora Goat

Characteristics:

  • Natural, Animal Fiber
  • Lustre
  • Non-flammable
  • Very durable
  • Washable
  • Wrinkle and stretch-resistant
  • Soil-resistant
  • Absorbent
  • Easy to dye

    End Uses:
    Mohair is the wool from the angora goat. It is a silky, lusterous, versatile and durable fiber often used to make apparel such as, coats, suits, dresses, sweaters, accessories, loungewear, and socks. Miscellaneous items include: hair for dolls, beards for Santa Claus figures, blankets, upholstery, draperies, carpets and rugs.



    TYPES OF MOHAIR
  • Kid Mohair fleece is the first shearing from a young angora goat. It is very fine and soft handling. Fineness ranges from 23-27 microns with a staple length of 100 to 150mm.

  • Goatling is the second shearing from a goat and is also fine and soft. Fineness ranges from 27-30 microns with a staple length of 100-150mm.

  • Adult Mohair is the fleece from the mature goat. It is fine to coarse with a fineness of 30 microns onwards and the staple length is also 100-150mm.



    SPINNING MOHAIR
    Spinning mohair is similar to spinning angora or merino wool. One can spin a soft, lofty yarn with plenty of elasticity with these following tips:

  • card only when blending colors
  • use a light tension on the wheel
  • put more twist into the singles to keep the yarn strong when it is plied
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