White Mohair Top | Angora Goat Fibre for Spinning & Blending
White Mohair Top is a luxurious natural fibre produced by the Angora goat. Renowned for its exceptional lustre, strength and elegant drape, mohair is highly valued by hand spinners looking to create refined, durable yarns with a beautiful silky glow.
With a fibre diameter of approximately 31 microns and a staple length of 90–110 mm, this combed top drafts smoothly and blends beautifully with wool, alpaca, silk and other luxury fibres.
Its natural white colour also makes it an excellent choice for hand dyeing, allowing you to create vibrant custom colours while preserving the fibre's distinctive sheen.
Quick overview:
✔️ 100% white mohair from the Angora goat
✔️ Approximately 31 micron fibre diameter
✔️ Staple length: 90–110 mm
✔️ Ideal for spinning and fibre blending
✔️ Beautiful natural lustre and strength
✔️ Natural white for hand dyeing
✔️ 100 g package
Why choose mohair?
Mohair is prized for its remarkable shine, durability and lightweight warmth. It creates elegant yarns with a silky appearance and is often blended with wool to combine softness, resilience and lustre.
- exceptional natural lustre
- strong and durable fibre
- beautiful drape
- lightweight warmth
- adds a soft halo to yarns
- excellent for luxury fibre blends
Perfect for hand spinning
Mohair can be spun on its own to produce smooth, lustrous yarns with excellent strength. It is also frequently blended with Merino, Polwarth, alpaca or silk to enhance both appearance and durability.
Its long staple length provides excellent drafting control and creates beautifully balanced handspun yarns.
Ideal for fibre blending
White Mohair Top blends exceptionally well during carding or fibre preparation and pairs beautifully with:
- Merino wool
- Polwarth wool
- Corriedale wool
- Alpaca
- Silk
- Bamboo
Specifications
- Material: 100% Mohair (Angora goat)
- Colour: Natural White
- Fibre diameter: Approximately 31 microns
- Staple length: 90–110 mm
- Weight: 100 g
Why choose mohair over other fibres?
| Feature | Mohair |
|---|---|
| Lustre | ★★★★★ |
| Strength | ★★★★★ |
| Drape | ★★★★★ |
| Ease of spinning | ★★★★☆ |
| Blending | ★★★★★ |
Unlike sheep's wool, mohair comes from the Angora goat and is valued primarily for its shine, strength and elegant drape. It is less elastic than wool but brings remarkable beauty and durability to luxury handspun yarns.
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Our opinion
Mohair is one of the most rewarding luxury fibres for hand spinners. Whether spun on its own or blended with wool, it adds remarkable shine, strength and elegance that instantly elevates the finished yarn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does mohair come from sheep?
No. Mohair is produced by the Angora goat and should not be confused with sheep's wool.
Can mohair be spun on its own?
Yes. It produces strong, lustrous yarns, although it is also widely used in blends with wool and other luxury fibres.
Can White Mohair Top be dyed?
Absolutely. Its natural white colour is an excellent base for hand dyeing with dyes suitable for animal fibres.
Is mohair suitable for beginners?
Yes. Its long staple length provides good drafting control, especially when blended with wool.