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	Mohair - LoveToKnow 1911
		MOHAIR, the hair of a variety of goat originally inhabiting the regions of Asiatic Turkey of which Angora is the centre, whence the animal is known as the Angora goat.
		The growing demand for mohair further resulted in attempts on a commercial scale to introduce the goat into South Africa - where it was crossed with the native goat - the United States, Australia, and later still New Zealand.
		The manufacture of fabrics from mohair - as in the case of alpaca and cashmere - was in the first instance due to the genius of the rearers of the goat.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Mohair (841 words)

	Mohair - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mohair is one of the oldest textile fibers in use.
		Mohair increases its diameter with the age of the goat, growing along with the animal.
		Mohair should not be confused with the fur from the angora rabbit, which is called angora.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mohair (334 words)

	The University of Texas: Beyond Warp and Weft (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Mohair is quite similar to wool in its chemical composition, but it is has a much smoother surface than wool, with a very thin, smooth scale, giving mohair an exremely soft hand.
		Mohair is graded in the same way as wool, which is mainly based on fineness, yield, length, color, and uniformity of fiber.
		In mohair, other characteristics, such as "style" (twist) and "character" (crimp) of the locks are taken into account, as are amount of contamination and kemp (short hairy fibers that have a hollow core and do not accept dye).
	www.utexas.edu /centers/nfic/bww/mohair (642 words)

	Tall Grass Farm - Your Mohair Connection - Mohair Products
		Mohair adds durability—mohair is the most durable of the natural fibers—luster and elasticity and the wool we select adds bounce and loft.
		The careful blending of white, natural gray and brown color mohair and wool results in the natural hues that are a hallmark of our mohair products.
		Wool and mohair blends have luster and strength from mohair (depending on the amount of mohair in the blend), and bounce and body from wool.
	www.mohairconnection.com /mohairproducts.htm (1485 words)

	Mohair
		Moisture transfer - mohair easily absorbs and releases moisture, moving perspiration away from the skin; it is comfortable to wear in cold and hot weather.
		The prices of raw mohair are: colored and white kid, first and second clip, $15 per lb.; colored and white yearling, $14-$15 per lb.; adult colored $3-$12 per lb.
		The mohair is generously donated by our pampered Angora goats and the wool is thoughtfully selected to add bounce and loft to the yarn.
	www.mohairconnection.com /mohair.htm (1527 words)

	The University of Texas: Beyond Warp and Weft (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Mohair is shorn from the Angora goat usually twice a year.
		Mohair dyeing can take place at several stages in the processing: if it is dyed after it has been scoured, it is called stock-dyed mohair; if after spinning, it is referred to as yarn-dyed; if after weaving or knitting, it is called piece-dyed.
		If the mohair is to be spun using the worsted system, a further step, combing, is required to remove short fibers called noils and to further straighten the long fibers for the production of fine yarns that are smoother than woolen yarns.
	www.utexas.edu /centers/nfic/bww/mohair/mohairchart.html (690 words)

	Colored Angora Goat Breeders Association
		A good mohair fleece will be characterized by locks or bunches of mohair fibers held together by the curl of the fleece, with a light sheen of oil and a good long staple.
		Mohair and wool share several growth characteristics that set them apart from the typical hair growth patterns of other animals.
		Mohair is similar to most animal hair coats in that it is comprised of two types of fibers -- a coarse outer coat of fiber produced by primary follicles and a fine undercoat grown by secondary follicles.
	www.cagba.org /mohair.shtml (1058 words)

	Selecting, Preparing & Spinning Mohair (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		If mohair is shorter than 4 inches, (except kid mohair, which can be a little shorter because it is finer), the yarn spun from it will probably shed excessively unless spun with a lot of twist.
		Mohair can be more readily damaged in wet processing than wool, so a set of routine cautions is in order.
		Mohair yarn is a hair fiber, so memory is not one of its strong points.
	barkasfarm.com /selection.htm (4090 words)

	Green Scissors 2002 Mohair Subsidies
		In addition, mohair produced before or during fiscal year 2000 was eligible for recourse loans set at $2 per pound.
		Mohair no longer has the strategic importance it had during the 1950s when mohair producers first began receiving subsidies.
		The mohair subsidy was reinstated despite clear congressional intent to end it in 1994.
	www.greenscissors.org /agriculture/mohair.htm (462 words)

	Skein Lane - About Mohair -
		Mohair is the fleece of the Angora goat.
		Mohair is also known for its characteristic "halo" in a finished item - the fluffiness that surrounds the garment.
		Mohair fiber is susceptible to attack by moths, so use mothballs to protect yarn, fiber and garments.
	www.skeinlane.com /knittingresources/knowyourfibers/aboutmohair.htm (500 words)

	Mohair Australia Ltd - MAL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Angora goats produce mohair but the only problem is that there is not enough of it to meet the world demand.
		Mohair Australia Limited (ABN 40 008 585 135) is the peak body responsible for the Mohair industry in Australia.
		Mohair is the lustrous fibre produced by angora goats.
	www.mohair.org.au (264 words)

	Mohair - LocalHarvest
		Mohair to be used in blankets is traditionally brushed with teasels, flowers of a plant similar to thistles.
		Mohair has been used by the Navajo to create nearly indestructible warps for their weavings.
		Mohair lacks the scales on its fibers that wool taken from other animals has, resulting in less shrinkage.
	www.localharvest.org /mohair.jsp (215 words)

	Selecting Mohair
		You want to use the right kind of mohair depending on the project you are working on or you may be disappointed with the results.
		The naturally colored mohair is very desirable because of the vibrant shades and somewhat rarity of the fiber.
		For those buying mohair, the seller may lump “yearling/fine adult” together and that is OK but if you pay the same, you should ask for the yearling or you may want to ask for samples.
	www.ronanfibers.com /ronan_country_fibers_angora_goats_037.htm (1044 words)

	Mohair Summary
		New Zealand Mohair is produced from Angora goats raised mainly in the drier East Coast regions of the country.
		Mohair is shorn twice a year from the goats, then sorted and graded.
		Mohair is finally used to manufacture cloth (clothes, Mohair suits) velour, furniture coverings, luxury aircraft seat covering, as well as a range of fashion clothes, and accessories.
	www.maf.govt.nz /mafnet/sectors/fibres/mohair.html (256 words)

	MOHAIR
		The long mohair is more expensive as the goats are only sheared once a year.
		The color of the mohair or wool is a natural off white or cream.
		The whitest natural hair we have is the curly crepe wool or mohair that comes in a braid.
	www.diandolls.com /mohair.htm (535 words)

	Mohair Sweaters for Children, Toddlers, Kids
		Mohair is the wool from the angora goat.
		Adult Mohair is the fleece from the mature goat.
		Spinning mohair is similar to spinning angora or merino wool.
	www.fabsweaters.com /mohair_sweaters.htm (262 words)

	Colored Angora Goat Mohair
		The earliest recorded use of Mohair was in 1554 when a Flemish diplomat brought two Angora Goats to King Charles V of Spain.
		Mohair from the Angora goat is harvested twice a year with an average growth of 1 inch per month making the average yield 6 to 10 lbs.
		Now with the return of interest in natural fibers mohair may well be considered again for a variety of fiber uses, especially because of the mohair’s resistance to fire.
	www.headandheartllamas.com /mohair.htm (405 words)

	Gund Mohair Schlepp
		Mohair is the natural hair of the Angora goat (no relation of the angora rabbit).
		Mohair got it's name from the Arabian term "Muhayyar", which means "fabric of goat hair".
		Since 1901 the finest Mohair fabrics are produced at Schulte in Germany.
	www.bearst.com /mohairschlepp.html (209 words)

	Rooting Mohair (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Simply use the mohair (or whatever else you are rooting the baby's head with - human hair, synthetic) and root the baby's eyelashes with it.
		You cannot curl mohair that will stay curled satisfactorily for any length of time and customers will be disappointed.
		When you have finished rooting your baby, gently spritz the mohair with a leave in conditioner and put a knee high over the head.
	www.grandmothersattic.net /html/rooting_mohair.html (893 words)

	Mohair Farm
		Their production of mohair is very important and we shear them twice a year.
		The kids born last March are also shorn for the second time and produce 1.5 kg of the finest and softest mohair.
		We then entrust the mohair to professionals so that it can be washed, combed, spun, put in balls or woven for blankets.
	www.mohairfrance.com /onthefarm.htm (184 words)

	RIRDC: The New Rural Industries - A Hanbook for Farmers and Investors-mohair
		Mohair is generally exported in a greasy state to Europe, India, Taiwan and Japan.
		Mohair must be shorn twice each year, usually in late autumn and late spring, when its length exceeds 10 cm.
		Mohair must be carefully prepared for sale, contaminants removed and the fibre sorted into sale lines in accordance with the guidelines issued by the marketing agencies.
	www.rirdc.gov.au /pub/handbook/mohair.html (2287 words)

	Elsa Barnard Mohair Carpets - Weaving
		For centuries, mohair of outstanding quality came from the highlands of the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Noorsveld of the Cape of Good Hope.
		Strong adult mohair is bought in bales from the auctions in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, the centre of the mohair industry.
		The fibre is then 'opened' with a drum carder to allow the spinners to hand-spin the loose mohair into a slightly irregular textured yarn.
	www.mohaircarpets.co.za /weaving.htm (426 words)

	Mohair Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The most important area is where the angoras stand before shearing that is either slatted or has mesh flooring that allows the urine and faeces to drop through and ensures that the animals are clean and dry.
		Mohair prices for the type of fleece that the angoras have on them will also influence the price.
		Mohair prices, the type of fleece and amount of mohair the animal cuts per shearing will determine the income received.
	www.mohair.org.au /started.htm (1059 words)

	Wonderland Babies Nursery Angora Mohair
		I don't keep much of an inventory of dyed mohair at this time, but instead dye as orders are received and in the order they are received.
		It usually takes me 2 to 3 days to complete one ounce of mohair as there is LOTS of washing, drying, and combing involved and it is time-consuming, but usually work on one color while another is drying and so on.
		I wash the mohair several times before dyeing it and again after it is dyed.
	members.cox.net /brichardson5/Mohair.htm (355 words)

	Fantasy Fibers, Mohair Fiber Processing
		Mohair is a soft, luxurious fiber originating from the Angora goat.
		Mohair yarn is also blended with wool or synthetic fibers in a pile for coatings, draperies, and upholstery, or combined with cotton, wool, or rayon and woven into a shiny, stiff clothing material.
		As with all other fibers to get the best processing results Mohair needs to first be thoroughly washed and cleaned of vegetation.
	www.fantasyfibers.com /mohair_new.htm (110 words)

	Mohair South Africa: Newsletter
		All mohair producers and all stakeholders in the mohair industry would be eligible to become shareholders and to share in the company's profits and successes.
		Participation by any mohair growers or industry participants, whether as a supplier, outsourced service provider, contractor or sub-contractor, or as investor, would be on a purely voluntary basis.
		Mohair growers present at the four meetings indicated widespread support for the proposal and a general recognition of its wisdom, practicality and merits.
	www.mohair.co.za /home/newsletter.asp?newsletterid=29 (645 words)

	Intercal's Who's Who Page presents Norton (Weaving) Ltd., our exclusive English Mill (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Mohair is a unique natural fibre, prized for its beauty, versatility and durability with a high tensile strength, silky texture and lustrous appearance.
		Apparently, mohair responds to slower purpose-built looms which allow for greater flexibility of pile length than their modern equivalents.
		Sparse mohair, which has fewer threads per inch, is the quickest to produce although all mohair manufacture is a slow process.
	www.intercaltg.com /whoswho/mohair_mills.html (725 words)

	Mohair Council of America
		The rate of deduction was established in an Agreement between USDA and the mohair's promotion organization, the Mohair Council of America (MCA).
		A rate of 4.5 cents per pound of shorn mohair marketed was provided for in the Agreement covering 1991-95 marketings with the specific rate agreed upon each year by MCA and USDA.
		With over 90 percent of U.S. mohair produced in the Edwards Plateau of south central Texas, nine of the districts are in Texas.
	www.ams.usda.gov /lsg/mpb/mohair.htm (471 words)

	Mohair Socks
		Mohair, the lustrous, long and strong hair of the
		These Texas mohair socks are truly versatile for all climates.
		the environment, Texas mohair is the fabric of the future,
	www.texasmohair.com /mohair.htm (165 words)

	alpha tops for alpaca, mohair, cashmere and camel hair- scoured, web, tops and yarns
		Mohair was known as far back as biblical times.
		In addition to the above, Mohair is also produced in Lesotho, a landlocked country to the north of South Africa, which was originally called Basuto Land and now lends its name to the quality of Mohair known as 'Basuto'.
		Mohair of varying quality and quantity is today produced in many countries around the world from Australia and New Zealand to China, Canada, Argentina, Peru and various parts of Europe and Scandinavia.
	www.alphatops.com /mohair.htm (761 words)

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