Angora wool

Angora hair or Angora fibre is the downy coat produced by the Angora rabbit. While the names of the source animals are similar, Angora fibre is distinct from mohair, which comes from the Angora goat. The cloth produced has sometimes been named Angola fabric.

Angora fibre is also distinct from cashmere, which comes from the cashmere goat.
Angora is known for its softness, thin fibres, and what knitters refer to as a halo (fluffiness).
It is also known for its silky texture.

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