mohairs

Lustrous goat fibers

Mohairs are fabrics or yarns made from the hair of Angora goats, prized for their lustrous sheen and soft texture.

The fiber takes dye exceptionally well, producing vibrant colors.

Mohair appears in sweaters, suits, and upholstery: vintage mohairs from the 1960s, The store sells mohairs in every color.

fiber

goat hair

Fiber from caprines

  • fleeceWool still on sheep
  • yarnTwisted strand for crafts
  • woolSheared animal fiber

lustrous · silky · keratin · staple · sheen · softness · natural fiber · animal fiber · combed · carded

fabric

textile

Material from woven fibers

pile · woven · knitted · durable · resilient · drapery · suiting · coating · lining · blend

production

Turkey

Transcontinental Eurasian republic

grading · sorting · processing · spinning · dyeing · weaving · knitting · farming · breeding · herding

garments

sweaters

Knitted upper-body garments

throws · blankets · coats · suits · socks · hats · mittens · wraps · stoles · vests

Opposites
fiber luxury/source

mohairssynthetic fibers

Chemically produced textile strands

polyester · nylon · acrylic · rayon · spandex

natural vs. synthetic

mohairspolyester

Synthetic petroleum-based fabric

nylon · acrylic · rayon · microfiber · spandex

fiber texture and quality

mohairsburlap

Coarse woven fiber

sackcloth · hessian · coarse wool · jute · hemp cloth

Family

mohair

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G