Angora or mohair?..

What's the difference between them? Yeah, it's obvious: mohair wool fabric is obtained from angora goat and angora wool fabric from angora rabbit. Everyone knows that but that's the definition. Let's go further...

Angora has a extraordinary smooth, silky texture making it difficult to spin; can shrink if the water is too hot. Angora wool tends to be very warm. Desirable characteristics of the fiber include its texture, warmth, lightweight, and pure white color. Pure angora wool is impossible to make, because the fibers are too fine and the wool will simply unravel. Angora fibers are usually mixed with other soft fibers, such as cashmere and lambswool.


Mohair is very elastic; it can be stretched up to 30%, and will spring back to shape. Easy to Wash - it doesn't shrink.
Mohair easily absorbs and releases moisture, moving perspiration away from the skin. It is comfortable to wear in cold and hot weather.
One of mohair's most important qualities is its ability to take dye and to display brilliant colors that resist fading by time or hard wear. Mohair's smooth fibers can be made into fabrics that have a cooling effect. It is ideal for summer garments.

Summing up, angora is more luxurious, mohair practical.

Now I get it why berets and hats are always made from mohair never from angora. "When the rain comes"...  Above my lilac outfit: angora cardigan, angora  polo neck and animal print mohair beret. Inspired by the style icon of all time - great BB.

Sources: binhaitimes.com,  wisegeek.com