goathair
Cashmere source material
Hair from goats, used in textiles and brushes.
Mohair comes from Angora goats; cashmere from Kashmir goats.
Coarser goathair appears in upholstery, rugs, and artist brushes.
Also spelled as two words: goat hair.
Angora goat fiber
- cashmereFine goat-derived textile
- pashminaSoft Himalayan goat fiber
- keratinStructural hair protein
- filamentVery thin thread
strand · tuft · fleece · undercoat · staple · crimp · luster · fineness
Rough in texture
- bristlyCovered with stiff hairs
- scratchyRough and irritating
- stiffNot easily bent
- roughUneven in surface
prickly · wiry · harsh · thick · unrefined · gritty · rugged · sturdy
Heat you feel
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- breathablePermits air passage
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
soft · luxurious · hypoallergenic · biodegradable · sustainable · renewable · natural · protein
caprine
Relating to goats
herd · flock · bleat · graze · pasture · hoof · ruminant · bovid · cud · butting
mohair
Angora goat fiber
filament · strand · tuft · fleece · undercoat · staple · crimp · luster · fineness · micron
coarse
Rough in texture
rough · prickly · wiry · harsh · thick · unrefined · gritty · rugged · sturdy · durable
warmth
Heat you feel
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- breathablePermits air passage
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
lightweight · soft · luxurious · hypoallergenic · biodegradable · sustainable · renewable · natural · protein · durable
weaving
Interlacing strands into fabric
crochet · loom · twill · herringbone · fabric · garment · handwoven · warp · weft · dyeable
sweater
Knitted torso covering
coat · suit · throw · rug · tent · brush · upholstery · tapestry · rope · socks