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2. Mohair - Wikipedia

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   Mohair fiber is also found in carpets, wall fabrics, craft yarns, and many other fabrics, and may be used as a substitute for fur. Because its texture resembles fine human hair, mohair is often used in making high-grade doll wigs or in rooting customized dolls. Mohair is a very soft yarn when compared with other natural and synthetic fibers.

3. Chiengora - Wikipedia

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   Chiengora, also called "dog wool," is yarn or wool spun from dog hair. The word is a portmanteau of chien (the French word for dog) and angora and was coined by an American spinner, Annette Klick. [1] Dog hair is up to 80% warmer than wool [2] and is not elastic.

4. Qiviut - Wikipedia

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   Qiviut sweater worth about Can$900 in 2014. An adult muskox can produce 1.8 to 3.2 kg (4 to 7 lb) of qiviut a year. Qiviut is produced by the muskox's secondary hair follicles, which are not associated with sebaceous glands, and therefore is a much drier fibre than wool, having only about 7 percent oils.

5. Animal fiber - Wikipedia

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   Animal fibers are natural fibers that consist largely of certain proteins. Examples include silk, hair/fur (including wool) and feathers.The animal fibers used most commonly both in the manufacturing world as well as by the hand spinners are wool from domestic sheep and silk.

6. The 13 Best Earmuffs to Up Your Winter Accessory Game - AOL

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   Crafted from a plant-based fur, you can rest assured that this is the most sustainable option. Materials: Modacrylic, metallic yarn Colors: Varsity blue, rose, hazelnut, noir, oat, fawn

7. Angora wool - Wikipedia

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   Yarns of 100% angora are typically used as accents. They have the most halo and warmth, but can felt very easily through abrasion and humidity and can be excessively warm in a finished garment. The fibre is normally blended with wool to give the yarn elasticity, as Angora fibre is not naturally elastic. The blend decreases the softness and halo ...