Woollen raw materials

The animal hair fibers used in the wool fabrics on the market are roughly sheep wool, mountain wool, camel wool and rabbit hair.

First, sheep hair

The most commonly used sweaters, woolen cloth, felts, etc. are mainly sheep wools that are densely populated in sheep. In the weaving industry, because of the largest amount of sheep wool, "wool" has become the abbreviation for sheep wool.

The countries with more sheep wool production in the world are Australia, CIS, New Zealand, Argentina and China. The count and number of wool are the basis for assessing wool grade and quality. The higher the count, the better the quality. The higher the grade, the worse the quality.

Second, mountain wool

Mountain wool refers to the coarse and dead hair cut from the mountain wool. Generally, the fine hair of the mountain wool is very short, it can't be spun, the rough hair can only be made into a brush, the brush and the like, except for the mohair. Mohair, Angora wool, is produced in Turkey's Angola province, North America and South Asia. It is a high-quality wool fiber with a smooth surface, little curling, long and thick, silky soft and strong luster, excellent back. Elasticity, abrasion resistance and high strength are ideal raw materials for weaving jacquard blankets, plush, sleek coats, artificial fur and other high-grade fabrics. The thick, needle-knitted mohair sweater, wrapped in soft, silky fibers, forms a noble, lively and rugged clothing style that is loved by people. Zhongweishan wool in northwestern China also belongs to mohair. However, in the market, some people have called the fluffy-style acrylic bulked yarn "mohair" for sale, which is misunderstood. Such acrylic bulked yarn can only be called "imitation mohair" at best.

Third, alpaca

Alpaca (ALPACA), also known as "camel wool", has a fiber length of 20-40 cm, and is white, brown, gray, black, etc., 90% of which is produced in Peru, also known as "Peruvian wool." Its two varieties, one is fiber curl, with silver luster, the other is straight fiber, less curl, has a luster similar to mohair, often blended with other fibers, as a high-quality material for high-end clothing. Camel wool on the market is mostly from Eastern Europe.

Fourth, rabbit hair

Rabbit hair is loved by people because of its light, fine, soft, warmth and cheap price. It is composed of soft fluff and coarse hair, mainly common rabbits and Angora rabbit hair, and the quality of the latter is excellent. Rabbit hair differs from wool in that it has a slender fiber and a particularly smooth surface that is easily identifiable. Because rabbit hair has low strength and is not easy to be spun separately, it is often blended with wool or other fibers to make knitwear and women's clothing, overcoats and other apparel fabrics.

Pure hair concept and logo

In the market, it is often seen that wool products have both "pure wool" or "100%" wool. Some people think that "pure wool" is equal to "100% wool", but it is not. Literally speaking, "pure hair" should be 100% wool. But in fact, in the production process, in order to improve the textile properties of the fiber, the fabric is more durable, and some products often include some non-wool fibers of polyester or nylon. For the amount of addition, there are clear provisions in the national standards. In this way, we will understand. The pure wool product is not 100% wool. If the pure wool product is marked, it is added to the non-wool fiber according to the specified range, so it should be lower than the 100% wool product.

In short, to buy the textiles that are satisfactory in the increasingly prosperous market, we can analyze them from the price level in addition to using the methods of seeing, touching, asking, and comparing. Of course, the safest thing is to constantly increase your knowledge of product knowledge.

Identify cashmere, alpaca, mohair

First, cashmere

Cashmere is the underlying fine fluff from goats. The goats grow on alpine grasslands, such as Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Qinghai, and Liaoning. China is the world's largest cashmere producer. Cashmere production accounts for more than 1/2 of the world's total output. Among them, Inner Mongolia's cashmere is top grade. Cashmere fibers are characterized by slimness and softness. The fabric is soft, smooth and soft, and is lighter in weight than wool fabrics of the same thickness, and is mostly suede. In general, light-colored cashmere coats are mostly derived from white velvet, and the quality is better; while the dark ones are mostly taken from purple or green velvet, and the quality is less.

Second, alpaca

Alpaca comes from an animal called "Alpaca" (also known as "Albaka"), which grows mainly in the Peruvian Andes. The Andes are at an altitude of 4,500 meters. The temperature difference between day and night is very high. At night, it is -20 to -18 °C, while during the day, it is 15 to 18 °C. The sunlight is strong, the atmosphere is thin, and the wind is cold. Alpacas that live in such a harsh environment are of course able to withstand extreme temperature changes. Alpaca hair not only moisturizes, but also effectively resists solar radiation. Alpaca fiber contains a medullary cavity visible under the microscope, so its warmth is better than wool, cashmere and mohair.

In addition, alpaca fiber has more than 17 kinds of natural color: from white to black, and a series of different shades of brown, gray, is the most abundant fiber in the special animal fiber. The "Albaka" we see on the market refers to alpaca; and "Su Li" is one of alpaca and refers to adult alpaca, with long fibers and beautiful colors; The "beibei" is an alpaca cub, and the relative fibers are thinner and softer. The alpaca hair feels slippery and keeps warm.

Third, mohair

Mohair is Angora wool, mainly produced in South Africa, which is characterized by thicker fibers, less curl and good gloss. The mohair fabric feels smooth and has a glossy finish. Mohair and alpaca fabrics are as short and smooth.