Mohair is the fur of which animal?

Luxurious, warm, soft mohair comes from the Angora province of Turkey. The material is indispensable in severe winter frosts. Light fluffy sweaters and jackets made from this material are extremely beautiful, and at the same time they have excellent thermal insulation, retaining heat incomparably.

Important! When purchasing a mohair product, you need to provide it with special delicate care. It would be best to periodically use dry cleaning. If, nevertheless, the item has been washed, under no circumstances should it be dried on a radiator, only at room temperature in a straightened form. Stains are removed with a slightly damp sponge or brush.

How is mohair made?

Mohair is made from yarn from the Angora goat. The structure of the fur of this animal is quite specific. Its fibers are difficult to connect with each other. In this regard, manufacturers have learned to combine it with the wool of other animals, add acrylic and polyamide fibers, thereby obtaining a strong elastic thread. In addition, the age of the animal also affects the quality of the yarn.The mohair of six-month-old kids is the most valuable and the most expensive. The mohair of a young goat under two years of age is also of high quality. Well, accordingly, the coarsest fiber is considered to be the mohair of an older animal.

Important! Natural shades of mohair are white, shades of gray-brown. All other colors are the result of dyeing, although this does not affect the properties of the material in any way.

What is the value of mohair

Regardless of what age the animal was cut, the mohair wool is always different:

1. Naturally silky shine, despite the number of colors it has.
2. Hypoallergenic, does not cause irritation in people, even with hypersensitivity. Because of this, it is in particular demand among parents of newborn children.
3. The wool is quite durable - it does not pill or climb when worn or washed.
4. Excellent heat retention; mohair can provide warmth even when wet.
5. The body does not overheat due to the breathable properties of the material.
6. The thread is elastic, does not deform and keeps its shape.
7. Not subject to fire.
8. Thanks to natural fibers, it repels dust and dirt.

Today, “cooling” items made from fine mohair are actively used, which are ideal in the heat, thanks to the smoothness of the fibers, they cannot overheat. In addition, when worn on a naked body, such a thing does not “bite”.