Mohair fibre is synonymous with luxury and exclusivity. It is one of the world's most beautiful, sustainable, natural fibres which is derived from the Angora goat.
The fibre has an exquisite lustre and colour reflection, coupled with its durability and resilience, it has become known as the ‘noble fibre’.
It’s coveted by the world’s fashion industry elite, interior designers, craft specialists, industrial fibre specialist and the tourism sector because of its rare and natural qualities. Mohair is lightweight but maintains its renowned versatility of adapting to each season. It’s cool in summer and warm in winter. The fibre’s natural lustre gives it a silky sheen which works both in the day and the night. It can be dyed easily and retains the colour over time. Mohair is durable, it doesn't crease and it’s virtually non-flammable.
In South Africa, most Angora goats are farmed in the Karoo area and the Eastern Cape. The Angora goats are shorn twice a year and through the implementation and regulation of Mohair South Africa’s sustainability programme which ensures the goats are not harmed in the process.
After shearing the Angora goats, the mohair undergoes classing where the mohair is sorted into various lengths, quality types and fibre diameter. The fibre is washed of excess dirt, oils and vegetable matter and it is positioned uniformly where a coil of mohair, called a ‘carded silver’ is produced. The remaining irregular sized fibres are removed from the carded silver, combed and transformed into mohair top which is spun into yarn.
A wide variety of mohair products are produced in South Africa including socks, blankets, duvets, scarves, as well as a range of other cloth...