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Mohair - The Diamond Fiber
The word mohair is derived from the Arabic meaning "choice" or "select."

Angora goats produce a beautiful luxurious incredibly durable fiber called mohair which rates amongst the warmest natural fibers known to man. It is a fiber that is justifiably recognized worldwide as the one fiber that ultimately enhances luxury products.

Mohair has several unique properties that are not found in any other animal fiber

·         Insulating - Mohair's hollow fibers 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 fibers.

·         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 fibers 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 colors that resist fading by time or hard wear.

·         Lightweight - Mohair's smooth fibers 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. Hand wash 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.

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