Angora Rabbit
General
The fibers are obtained from Ankara rabbit by combing, clipping and plucking.
It is started to use in 1920's.
It has a high commercial value.
Applications
It is used for;
Coatings
Baby clothes
Knitting yarns
Functions
The fibers are thin, light and flat.
The fiber color is every shade of white.
The fiber length changes from 1.5 to 8 cm and the fiber fineness changes from 15 to 20 micron.
Specifications
Glace
Soft
Indurable
Silky slip
Low thermal conductivity
High felting
Susceptible to moth
Sensitive to chemicals
Negatively affected from sunlights
Not suitable to wash with boiling water
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