Name Mohair comes from the Turkish word muyhyar, which means "select Fleece." Mohair is made from the wool of Angora goats. Initially, these goats were carried out only in Turkey, Angora (aka Ankara). The wool of these animals was so valuable that the Turkish sultan imposed an embargo on the import of these animals and their wool. After eighteen hundred and twenty, European conquerors started exporting this gentle wool and the animals themselves. Subsequently, Angora goats started to breed in the United States (Texas) and South Africa (60% of current world production of mohair). Today mohair regarded as one of the world's most luxurious natural fabrics.

Gentle as silk, mohair is widely used in the fashion industry. Because it makes sweaters, dresses, socks and more. Mohair can do hair Hair: structure, characteristics of growth and development   dolls, Santa Claus beard, teddy bears, blankets, rugs and cloaks.

Types of mohair

• Wool Angora goat - very soft and pliable. Fineness ranges from 23-27 microns with a basic length of 100-150 mm.
• Wool young goats - Fleece which sheared the second time in the life of the animal. This wool is soft and too thin.
• Adult goats Wool - Fleece mature goats. This wool rougher than Fleece younger animals. Her thinness of 30 microns and larger.

Mohair is valued as one of the natural fiber known to man. Mohair is also famous for its high quality paint in bright colors How to wear bright colors: 7 Tips . Sometimes mohair add other fiber - it gives such additional properties such as luster.

Designers around the world mohair prized for its softness, subtlety, and the ability to resist staining. Leading fashion houses use mohair as one of the most luxurious fabrics.

Characteristics of mohair

Mohair fibers are strong, shiny and elastic. This makes them ideal for spinning and weaving. Mohair drape well, resisting the formation of folds and wrinkles. Mohair stronger and warmer than regular wool, keeping warm in winter and creating a barrier for high temperatures in the summer. Mohair does not cause irritation, do not split and is very pleasant to the skin. Mohair is well painted, so it may be a variety of colors and shades.

Mohair has a number of unique properties that are not found in other animal fibers:

• Insulation properties

Hollow fiber mohair does not conduct heat, provide good thermal insulation even when wet.

• Durability

Mohair can be twisted and stretched without damaging the fiber. This is the most durable form of animal fibers.

• Convenience

Mohair does not irritate the skin, even sensitive to wool.

• Durability

Mohair is stronger than steel of the same diameter.

• Shrink resistance

Moher reduced much less by the action of hot water as compared with the conventional wool.

• Flexibility

Moher very elastic, it can be stretched to 30% and then returns its shape. Clothes made of mohair will not wrinkle or stretch.

• Waterpermeability

Mohair easily absorbs and gives moisture, leading the sweat from the skin. Therefore, mohair, and can be worn in cold and hot weather.

• Colour

One of the most important qualities of mohair is its ability to receive and store the dye resisting time and wear.

• Ease

Clothing of light mohair fibers can be not only warming, but cooling and is ideal for the summer wardrobe.

• Fire safety

Natural Mohair is not flammable material, unless, of course not be subjected to the direct action of fire mohair.

How to care for mohair

• Mohair, like any other hair needs careful care. With proper storage and care, mohair able to last very long without changing its color or shape. On each of the items of clothing have care instructions. By following these guidelines you can greatly extend the life of your favorite things of mohair.
• To get rid of creases and wrinkles after unpacking her new clothes can be hung on hangers in the bathroom with a hot pair of all skaladki must deal.
• For storage of soft mohair dress suit hangers and special case. Protect mohair from moths will help both folk remedies (such as lavender or cedar), and bought at the store. It is important to ensure access of air to the mohair, so the case and the cabinet must be ventilated.
• If the clothes are wet it is best to dry at room temperature, and not to resort to a heat source (for example, a battery or a hair dryer). Contamination with mohair surface can be removed with a damp sponge or brush.
• Dry cleaning may be the most convenient way to clean the thin sweater. The cost of treatment is minimal compared to the cost of a new sweater. But it should also be borne in mind that excess chemical treatments may shorten the life of your favorite things from mohair. Dry cleaning once or twice a year - this is quite enough.
• Machine wash can be, but only cold water in a delicate washing operation and using a detergent for delicate items. To protect the thing it needs to be put in a special mesh bag for washing delicate things.

Fashionable things mohair

• Mohair sweater and jeans or a dress with a shawl mohair - elegant and luxurious. Shawl can be beautiful drape and stab brooch evening. This scarf will not only warm, but also to decorate an evening out.
• Cardigan mohair can serve as a way for everyday and for the business. For a more gentle feminine image suitable soft sweater with wide neck and sleeves.
• Sweater with sleeves cut off - extravagant, and is bordered by glamor Glamour - the charm of bad taste .
• For the image of classic elegance there is nothing better than a sweater with V-neck. It perfectly complements both pencil skirt and pants.

Depending on the style, and the case can be varied colors and fashions of mohair, remaining elegant and luxurious.

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