Types of Wool
Types of Wool A guide to some of the major wool varieties Cashmere Merino Soft to the touch and pleasant to wear, cashmere wool comes from the Kashmir goat Merino sheep, known for their soft coats, are the source of this popular moisture-repelling wool Llama Camel This naturally glistening fibre is similar to that of the alpaca Although relatively weak, the wool produced from a camel provides some but slightly coarser and weaker of the best insulation available Alpaca Oiviut Softer and sturdier than cashmere, alpaca fleece produces warm, soft, durable and feather-light garments Made from the fur of the Alaskan musk ox, this fibre is up to eight times warmer than sheep's wool Mohair Angora The Angora goat produces mohair wool, known for being silky, durable, breathable and lightweight Angora wool, produced from the Angora rabbit, has hollow fibres that provide unique properties Little LambWool.co.uk
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