Mohair fiber is approximately 25–45 microns in diameter. Thus, mohair does not feel the same way common or standard wool does. While it has scales like wool, the scales are not fully developed, merely indicated. Mohair is composed mostly of keratin, a protein found in the hair, wool, horns and skin of all mammals, but mohair's special properties are unique to the Angora goat. It is considered a luxury fiber, like cashmere, angora, and silk, and can be more expensive than most sheep's wool. It is durable, naturally elastic, flame-resistant and crease-resistant.

It feels warm in winter as it has excellent insulating properties, while its moisture-wicking properties allow it to remain cool in summer. (This should not be confused with Angora wool, which is made from the fur of the Angora rabbit.) Both durable and resilient, mohair is notable for its high luster and sheen, and is often used in fiber blends to add these qualities to a textile. Mohair (pronounced / ˈ m oʊ h ɛər/) is a fabric or yarn made from the hair of the Angora goat.

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