Agriculture - ANGORA GOATS

Hood trimming

• Works like?

not lasting/lasting

hard/soft

internal/external area

connected to the ____ with blood veins and nerve endings

fingernails

lasting, hard, external

flesh

What are the cloves, describe

They are cloven/uncloven

Divided into how many independently working parts

cloven, 2

NLIS ear tag

Identifies (2):
Stands for:

identities birth, fate

National Livestock Identification System

eID?

electronic identification ear tag/device

RFID?

 radio frequency identifier

Fineness

• What is it?

• Range (ideal)

fibre diameter, 23-38 microns

Length

• What is Class A) Length?

• What is Class E) Length?

Ideal length?

longest, >160mm

50mm<75mm

125-150 mm

Kemp levels

Measuring _____
__________ in _______ often undesirable

kemp fibres, irregularities, hair

Style and character

twists/rings vs waves/crimps

lustre

brightness

condition

amount of natural oil (protect against weathering, continuing health)

Mohair contains protein made by angora goats, growing at a fast rate of ? cm monthly, shorn ????

2, biannaully

Vegetable matter content

Know?

yes

Describe for mohair

• Lustre (much, not much)

• Flammability (yes, no)

• Durability (no, very)

• Elasticity (length, average stretch)

Much

No

Very

Stretch an average 30% over length but spring back.

Q: What is a key visual characteristic of mohair?

bright and lustrous

How strong is mohair compared to steel?

Much stronger

How well does mohair hold dye?

very well

What are the thermal properties of mohair?

warm/cold

heavy/light

insulator/conductor

warm, light, insulator

How does mohair feel to the touch?

silky/luxurious

Is mohair suitable for sensitive skin?

yes/no

more/less irritating than sheep wool

yes, less

What is a notable feature of mohair fabric regarding creasing?

____ creasing due to ____ structure

resists, fibre

What moisture-related properties does mohair have?

moisture-wicking, dries rapidly

Is mohair flame-retardant?

yes