Mohair is an animal fiber obtained from the angora goat. The word mohair is derived from the Arabic mukhayyar (“goat’s hair fabric”). Mohair textiles were for thousands of years produced exclusively in Turkey and became significant in European textile manufacturing only in the 19th century. Currently, South Africa is the biggest global producer of mohair, producing approximately 50% of the world’s mohair.
The mohair fiber structure is similar to that of wool.
Properties of mohair fiber:
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The mohair fiber structure is similar to that of wool.
Properties of mohair fiber:
- Long, lustrous, strong, resilient, and durable.
- Absorbs and retains moisture much like wool
- Reacts much like wool when subjected to heat, sunlight, moth larvae, and aging.
- Felts less readily compared to wool.
- Natural lustre that gives garments a silky sheen.
- Dyed mohair resists fading due to age or elements.
- Less allergenic than wool.
- High non-flammability.
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