Angora goats produce a beautiful luxurious incredibly durable fibre called mohair
which rates amongst the warmest natural fibres known to man. It is a fibre that is
justifiably recognised worldwide as the one fibre that ultimately enhances luxury
products.
South Africa, from where all our products are
directly sourced from fair trade producers, currently produce more than 60% of total world
production of mohair.
Leading fashion houses worldwide have long
recognised the intrinsic value of mohair as a luxury fibre. Today, ongoing research
clearly reflects mohair's outstanding value in non-fashion products and household
textiles. Mohair's properties and characteristics allow end-product production houses to
differentiate their products, all capitalising on the fibre's natural, unrivalled beauty,
durability, silky texture and numerous other qualities.
Mohair is a strong, lustrous fibre that makes an
ideal yarn and fabric. It drapes well and resists wrinkling or shrinking. It is stronger
and warmer than wool, keeping heat in during cold weather and is a barrier against hot
summer temperatures. Mohair isn't "itchy" because it doesn't have scales like
wool. It accepts dye with an exuberance that is unparalleled. Natural coloured mohair has
variations of shades that are exceptionally beautiful.
Mohair is one of the most versatile textile
fibres. Its characteristics are similar to wool, except that it does not have the scales
that can irritate the skin.
Although all our mohair products are pure mohair
the fibre can also be blended with other fibres to take advantage of the best qualities of
each.
Mohair has several unique properties
that are not found in any other animal fibre
Insulating - Mohair's hollow
fibres do not conduct heat like wool and provides good insulation, even when wet.
Durability - Mohair can be
twisted and bent without damage to the fibre; it is the most durable of animal fibres.
Comfort - Mohair does not
irritate the skin, even for people who are sensitive to wool.
Strength - Mohair is stronger
than steel of the same diameter.
Shrink resistance - Mohair
fabrics shrink much less than wool because mohair's smooth fibres do not felt.
Elasticity - Mohair is very
elastic; it can be stretched up to 30%, and will spring back to shape; mohair garments
resist wrinkling, stretching, or sagging.
Moisture transfer - Mohair
easily absorbs and releases moisture, moving perspiration away from the skin. It is
comfortable to wear in cold and hot weather.
Luster - One of mohair's most
important qualities is its ability to take dye and to display brilliant colours that
resist fading by time or hard wear.
Lightweight - Mohair's smooth
fibres can be made into fabrics that have a cooling effect. It is ideal for summer
garments.
Non-flammability - Mohair will
not burn unless it is exposed to a direct flame.
Easy to Wash - Mohair is
easy to wash because it doesn't felt or shrink like wool. In
normal circumstances the most regularly required care will be brushing the pile (the
fluff) with a stiff hairbrush. Depending
on how you use it your blanket will require washing periodically. This too is very
simple. Handwash in tepid water with a small amount of detergent or soap powder. Do
not rub or agitate unduly, if possible let the dirt soak out. Drain, and then
rinse in clean cold water. Rinse a second time in tepid water, and add a small amount of
fabric softener for superior results, drain and hang up to dry (because mohair has a
different structure to wool, you will find it dries quite quickly) followed by a brisk
brush to fluff it up.
Visit our on-line shop and treat yourself, a
loved one or even a friend to the luxury of fine mohair.
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