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Is an extraordinarily soft knitting fibre produced from the fur of the Angora Rabbit. It can only be spun from the hair of Angora Rabbits.
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The product of **//Angora Goats//** is called **//Mohair.//**

Angorafibre has a very soft, silky texture and is usually 10 to 13 microns thick. The fibres are also hollow, which gives them loft and a characteristic floating feel. In addition, angora fibres are very short, which can affect stitch density when the knitter is using angora wool with a high percentage ofAngora.

Pure angora wool is impossible to make, because the fibres are too fine and the wool will simply unravel. Angorafibres are usually mixed with other soft fibres, such as cashmere and lambs-wool. Angorawool tends to be very warm and is frequently used to trim sweaters or to knit hats and scarves. Angorais generally viewed as a luxury fibre, and most angora wool products are very expensive, reflecting the laborious harvesting process and the small number of producers.

Angora rabbits can be combed or gently sheared for their fur, and they have been used for that purpose inTurkeyfor centuries. Angora first became popular inEuropein the late 18th century, when it was popularized by the French. In theAmericas, angora wool didn't touch the popular imagination until the 20th century, when small cottage breeders began raisingAngorarabbits and spinning their fibre.

There are four breeds of Angora Rabbits, beginning with :-

T**//he English//** breed, which weighs 5 to 7.5 pounds (2 to 3.5 kilograms). The English breed produces a very large amount of fur and must be combed regularly to keep the hair free of tangles and debris. Their fibre wraps very tightly when spun, making an even and strong wool.

Guard hairs take colour better, and many colouredAngorawool products come from the French breed. The French breed requires less grooming than other breeds and it is recommended for novice breeders.
 * //The French//** breed ranges from 7.5 to 10.5 pounds (3.5 to 4.5 kilograms) and has a higher proportion of guard hair to wool.

It is easy to collect and spin, and the 6.5 to 9.5 pound (3 to 4 kilogram) rabbits are favoured by fibre collectors because their fur spins quickly and easily. The breed also tends to be richly coloured, producing wool with high colour saturation, although the all white Satins produce fur that takes dye very well.
 * //The Satin//** breed has very shiny, soft fur with a satiny appearance.

The breed most often appears in white, and its wool must be harvested by shearing, because the rabbits do not naturally moult or shed. For sheer volume of collection, the giant breed is an excellent choice for breeders attempting to produceAngorafibre for commercial use.
 * //The Giant//** breed is significantly larger than the other breeds, often weighing more than 20 pounds (9 kilos).

MostAngorarabbits are amenable, but nervous, and it is important to be gentle with them. The wool produced is used in a wide variety of applications in which insulation, comfort, and warmth are needed, and the fibres are pleasurable to work with because of their luxurious look and feel.
 * Angora** wool can be harvested year round, although it requires careful handwork, as most rabbits are combed.