ANGORA

Angora is an extraordinarily soft, light and fluffy yarn from the wool of the Angora rabbit. Its chief traits are incredible tenderness, a 'cloudy' fluffy halo and exceptional warmth: the hollow fibres hold a lot of air, so angora warms far better than ordinary wool at less weight. Because of the fineness and slipperiness of the fibre, angora is almost always blended with wool or other threads for strength. It is knitted into sweaters, cardigans, hats and scarves that envelop the body in soft, almost weightless warmth. Angora requires careful handling — it is delicate and can shed. It is valued for its luxurious tactility and tender appearance. Angora is the embodiment of fragile, 'fluffy' tenderness, in which a natural fibre gives a feeling of warmth, softness and an almost fairy-tale cosiness.