Mohair Facts
Here's some fact based information about the Basic Properties of Mohair ...
Mohair Facts: Mohair is a fiber produced only by Angora Goats.
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Mohair is classed as a luxury fiber and is often used to make high end clothing and furnishings.
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Annual mohair fleece weight from kids averages around 2 to 3 lbs, and 4 to 9 lbs from adults.
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Fibers range in length from 6 to 7 inches in six months and can be white or colored with a high luster and silky feel.
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Angora goat's mohair fleece grows about an inch a month.
Mean average fiber diameter ranges are:
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Superfine kid (23 microns or less)
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Fine kid (23-27 microns)
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Fine Yearling (27 microns)
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Yearling goat (27-30 microns)
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Fine Adult hair (30-33 microns)
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Adult hair (33-38 microns or above)
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Coarse Adult (above 38 microns)
~~ These are also the varieties of mohair size types we sell.
Mohair can in theory contain up to four fiber types:
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Non-medulated fibers (the best quality to aim for).
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Non-medulated fibers with medulated tips.
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Medulated fibers.
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Kemp (short guard hairs).
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High quality mohair contains little or no medulated or kempy fibers.