Mohair Fibre ...

Mohair is a wool-like textile fibre produced as a "simple" fleece on Angora Goats. The Angora breed originated in what is now Turkey. It was exported (with some difficulty) to many countries from the 1840's and this resulted in substantial mohair producing industries developing in South Africa and Texas (USA). Australia and Argentina also established industries but they failed to prosper in those times.

Mohair is a protein fibre like wool. It has a smooth cuticular scale pattern on the surface imparting lustre and low felting capacity. It grows rapidly at about 2cm per month and is shorn every six months. The fibre ranges from about 23 microns in mean diameter at the first shearing, to as much as 38 microns in older animals. This large increase in fibre diameter as the animals age results in a large range of uses for the fibre. "Kid" mohair is used in knitwear, intermediate diameter mohair (often referred to as "Young Goat") is used in suiting materials while the stronger "Adult" or "Fine Hair" types are used in coating and rug manufacture.

Steeped in history, forever in tune with a changing world, the mohair fibre exemplifies the everlasting appeal of beauty and quality. Mohair, the lustrous, long and strong hair of the Angora goat, enhances modern fabrics of today as it did the robes of biblical wise man.
What started out as fashionable trends have become lifestyle choices. Health awareness, natural foods and natural fibres are some of the basic new ideals set forth in the past two decades. The distinctive properties of mohair have made it a highly desired fibre through the centuries for both clothing and home furnishings. Its soft luxurious hand and rich lustre combine with great durability for a long lasting product.
With its high affinity for dyes, mohair produces colours that have an unmatched clarity and halo-like glow. Fabrics containing lively, smooth mohair don't have a tendency to be easily crushed or matted.
Mohair is an all-season fashion fibre, in wonderfully warm knits and woven 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. As a fake fur fabric, mohair creates and environmentally friendly alternative to real fur. Mohair is a naturally soft fibre which is enhanced by current expertise and modern processing techniques.
As a decorating fabric, mohair is valued for its flame-resistance, and high sound absorbency. It is ideal for public places such as symphony halls, theatres, hotel lobbies, offices as well as for homes. In addition, mohair drapes are effective insulators, keeping heat in during cold weather and serving as a barrier against outside hot temperatures in summer.
Mohair can be used in many items; accessories of hats, scarves, lounging boots and slippers; throws and blankets; carpeting and rugs; wigs; paint rollers and ink transfer pads; and children's toys. Through the ages the appeal of mohair has continued, adapting to the times with new and exciting fabric and style interpretations.


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