Characteristics and Applications of Mohair

Lustre

bright/shiny/glossy

Flammability

no

Durability

can be twisted or bent without breaking fibre

Elasticity, how much can be stretched on average then spring

30% over length

Since mohair is extremely fine, it is mixed with other fibres to create ? and ? (medium

weight) ?, or lengths of yarn. Mohair yarn is often blended with ? yarn, ? yarn and ? wool for added ? or it can be spun from ? mohair. Mohair is popular for knitting cold weather clothes because it has the ? warm properties as ? but it is ?, has an attractive ? and wears ?.

Why mohair used in home furnishings

sheen? strength

beautiful, strong

What is faux fur

What does it resemble

Does it come from an animal (think angora)

artificial fur, animal fur, somehow/yes

Mohair faux fur is

Fluffy/unfluffy

Hard/soft

fluffy and soft

Mohair is ? and ?, leading to be used in ?? dog wigs

shiny, soft, highend

How does deal with moisture

moisturewicking (drawing moisture from skin and evaporating)

What is it like

silk

Does mohair hold dye well

yes

Does mohair act on sensitive skin

not (as much as sheep wool)

Compared to steel

very strong