Angora fibres

Angora rabbit fibre is one of the finest specialty animal fibres with its well known reputation for fineness, lightness and softness. The Angora rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is raised solely for its fine and soft hair, unlike other breeds which are reared for their meat and fur. This is different from Mohair which comes from Angora goat. The rabbit is bred for its soft wool. Used to make sweaters and accessories. Today, China is the leading producer in the international Angora fibre market. Germany, France, Chile, Argentina and New Zealand are the other countries involved in Angora rabbit hair production. The down fibres are very smooth, with few cuticles scales. The Angora rabbit produces hairs of several colours, but the strain bred for textile fibres is an albino strain that produces white fibres only. Colored Angora rabbits are raised in India for the manufacture of undyed artisanal fabric with muted colour motifs.

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