Mohair

How it is used

Distinguish mohair from angora rabbit fibre; the animal source matters in a fibre description.

Example sentences

1. The mohair yarn gave the cardigan a light, hairy surface.

   The animal fibre contributes a characteristic surface effect.

2. The supplier confirmed that the blend contains mohair, not rabbit angora.

   Similar-sounding fibre associations should not replace the correct animal source.

Common collocations

• mohair yarn
• mohair blend

Related terms

• fibreA very thin, long strand of natural or man-made material that is spun into yarn to make fabric, such as cotton, wool, polyester or viscose.
• compositionThe fibres a fabric or garment is made of and their percentages, for example 60% cotton, 40% polyester.

More terms: Fibres & Fabrics

• fabric
• cotton
• polyester
• woven
• knit
• GSM
• denim
• jersey
• elastane
• viscose
• linen
• wool