Angora hair or Angora fibre is the downy coat produced by the Angora rabbit. While the names of the source animals are similar, Angora fibre is distinct from mohair, which comes from the Angora goat.
Angora is the hair of rabbits and mohair is the wool of Angora goats. Rabbits hair is far lighter and softer; mohair is psychologically smoother, more shiny, and more crisp.
The main difference between mohair and Angora is Angora wool comes from the Angora rabbit, while mohair wool comes from the Angora goat. Both are very strong and resilient with a silky and soft nature.
Angora goat, breed of domestic goat originating in ancient times in Asia Minor near the city of Ankara (previously called Angora), Turkey, from which the breed derives its name.
Angora refers to the long hair harvested from an Angora rabbit, which is spun into a soft, fluffy yarn that's used for knitting clothes and accessories and weaving luxurious textiles.
Angora fabric is made from the soft, fine wool of the Angora rabbit, known for its luxurious texture and warmth. It features hollow fibers that create air pockets, providing exceptional insulation while remaining lightweight and breathable.
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Angora fabric comes from Angora rabbit wool with fibers measuring just 12–14 micrometers in diameter and a hollow core structure that traps air, delivering exceptional warmth at roughly 20% lighter weight than sheep wool while maintaining breathability.
The meaning of ANGORA is the hair of the Angora rabbit or Angora goat —called also angora wool.