The Noble Fibre

A SYMBOL OF LUXURY

 
 
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MOHAIR FIBRE

A symbol of luxury

Often called the noble fibre, Mohair is lustrous, resilient and has exceptional colour reflection.

Mohair is the fleece of the Angora goat, and it’s one of the world’s most beautiful sustainable natural fibres. South Africa is the biggest global producer of mohair, producing approximately 51% of the world’s mohair. Most of South Africa’s Angora goats are farmed in the Karoo area of the Eastern Cape. Angora goats thrive in the Karoo, with its combination of hot, dry summers, cold winters and semi-desert vegetation. In the pursuit of perfection, their fleece has been refined through consistently high breeding standards and meticulous genetic selection.

 
 

Unique Qualities

Uniquely resilient, durable and beautiful.

Mohair is a versatile and luxurious fibre that is coveted by the world’s fashion industry elite, as well as interior designers, craft specialists, industrial fibre specialists and the tourism sector. However, mohair offers more than exceptional beauty and luxury. The fibre holds a number of rare, natural qualities, including:

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    Dye Affinity

    Mohair responds magnificently to dyes, retaining even the most brilliant colours over time.

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    Climate Control

    Mohair breathes naturally, absorbing and releasing atmospheric moisture and controlling its own “climate” to ensure optimal comfort.

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    Crease-resistant

    Products made from mohair have an innate elasticity, which ensures that they hold their shape and do not crease.

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    Lightweight

    Mohair fabric is luxuriously lightweight and renowned for its versatility, staying cool in summer and warm in winter.

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    Luster

    Mohair’s natural lustre gives garments a silky sheen. It’s the ideal garment to wear, day or night.

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    Durability

    Due to its pliability, mohair is rated as one of the world’s most durable fibres.

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    Non-flammable

    Mohair is virtually non-flammable, keeping you safe and chic all year round.

The Process

From farm to fashion the full mohair value chain.

The process the natural fibre goes through to achieve the luxurious versatile fibre we know as Mohair.

 
 
 

Shearing

The mohair fleece is clipped from the Angora goat, twice a year, either by hand or with electric shears. The animals are handled carefully and protocols are in place to ensure the goats are treated ethically. 

Classing

The mohair is sorted into various lengths, fibre diameter and quality types. Meticulous classing adds value to the product and it is classed in terms of fineness, from super fine mohair to strong mohair. 

Scouring

The mohair is washed to remove excess dirt and oils.

 

Carding

The mohair fibres are positioned in uniform lengths and most of the vegetable matter is removed. A sliver or coil of mohair, called a carded sliver, is produced. 

Combing

The remaining vegetable matter and irregular sized fibres are removed from the carded sliver to transform the mohair into a soft, luxurious mohair “top”. 

Spinning

This is converting the mohair top into yarn. The top is spun into a yarn specified for structure, thickness (yarn count) and surface. Mohair yarns are often twisted or brushed (raised) for a fluffy appearance.

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Undyed mohair yarn on a spindle in a dye house

Dyeing

Products can be dyed after combing (top dyeing), spinning (yarn dying) or weaving (piece dying).

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Weaving

Yarn is used to manufacture worsted (suiting fabric) or woven cloth. 

Knitting

Yarn can be machine knitted or hand knitted into panels for garment production. Hand knitting yarn is sold as balls or skeins, which are available in an array of colours, textures and blends.

 

Product Care

Maintaining the beauty and longevity of your Mohair products.