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June 16, 2008
Mohair
Hill Shepherd Photo Album |
Mohair is a yarn made of the Angora Goat fur fiber. Some mohair has cotton warp and mohair filling, it's called brilliantine. As known mohair is 2.5 times as strong as wool. It can be used in production of linings, pile fabrics, suitings, upholstery fabrics, braids, dress materials, felt hats, and sweaters.
Angora Goats are one of the oldest animals known to man, their native lands are South Africa, Western Asia, Turkey, and neighbouring countries.
Wikipedia about Mohair:
Mohair is a silk-like fabric made from the hair of the Angora goat. It is durable, light and warm. Mohair is used to make sweaters and other clothing and blankets. It is also popular material to make teddy bears.
The word "mohair" was adopted into English before 1570 from the Arabic "mukhayyar", a type of haircloth, literally 'choice', from "khayyara", 'he chose'. Mohair should not be confused with the fur from the angora rabbit which is called angora.
During World War II, U.S. soldiers wore uniforms made of wool. Worried that domestic producers could not supply enough for future wars, Congress enacted loan and price support programs for wool and mohair in 1954. Despite these programs, wool and mohair production declined. Nevertheless, the U.S. government continued to provide subsidies to mohair producers until 1994. As of 2002, mohair producers were still able to receive special assistance loans from the U.S. Government.
* Note: The term "mohair" is often used to describe a type of material used for the folding roof on convertible cars, however in this sense it has no connection with the term's more traditional usage. In these circumstances mohair refers to a form of denim-like canvas.
Babykid, Lana Grossa
Luxury Mohair, King Cole
Mohair Classic, Lang
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Mohair Luxe Print, Lang
Stop Mohair, Lanas Stop
Watercolours, Estelle |
* awaiting arrival (August-September):
♦ Lana Grossa Chiara [70% Viscose, 20% Kid Mohair, 10% Polyester], col. 6,7 and 14
♦ Lang Mohair Luxe Print [77% Kid Mohair, 23% Silk]
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LUXURY MOHAIR by King Cole FIBRE: 78% Mohair, 13% Wool, 9% Nylon YARN WEIGHT: Bulky TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 16 sts/ 20 rows on 5/5.5 mm needles, 22 sts / 28 rows on 4.25 mm NEEDLES: 5 - 6 mm (US No.8-10) LENGTH: approx. 101 m / 112 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in England |
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STOP MOHAIR by Lanas Stop FIBRE: 72% Mohair, 18% Acrylic, 10% Wool YARN WEIGHT: Bulky TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 14 sts / 18 rows NEEDLES: 5.5 - 6 mm (US No.9-10) LENGTH: approx. 90 m / 100 yards BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Spain |
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MOHAIR CLASSIC by Lang FIBRE: 70% Kid Mohair, 30% New Wool YARN WEIGHT: Bulky TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 22 sts / 14 rows NEEDLES: 5 - 6 mm (US No.9) LENGTH: approx. 55 m / 61 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Italy 
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BABY KID by Lana Grossa FIBRE: 60% Super Kid Mohair, 40% Microfiber YARN WEIGHT: Fancy TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 19 sts / 27 rows NEEDLES: 4.5 - 5 mm (US No.7-8) LENGTH: approx. 200 m / 223 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Italy |
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WATERCOLOURS by EstelleFIBRE: 50% Mohair, 50% Acrylic YARN WEIGHT: Double Knit TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 22 sts / 28 rows NEEDLES: 3.75 - 4.25 mm (US No.5-6) LENGTH: approx. 160 m / 178 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Italy |
