Mohair
Thinking of my friends in Europe and everyone living in the Northern Hemisphere, experiencing winter right now.. Actually missing a real Winter and still can’t get used to the thought of celebrating Christmas in Summer 5 years down the line..
Here is something to warm you up a little!
In the global contest, Port Elizabeth plays a pivotal role, as the Eastern Cape produces 75% of South Africa’s mohair production; most of the rest of the world’s production is imported to South Africa, resulting in 95% of the world’s mohair being exported via the Port Elizabeth harbour, affording Port Elizabeth the title of “Mohair Capital of the World”.
A natural Eco-friendly fibre
Angora goats are shorn twice a year and are not harmed in any way during the process. In the pursuit of perfection, their fleece has been refined through consistently high breeding standards and meticulous genetic selection.
Angora goats thrive in the Karoo, with its combination of hot, dry summers, cold winters and semi-desert vegetation.
This combination of best practice farming and best environment for Angora goats has set South Africa apart. South African mohair is globally acknowledged as one of the finest natural fibres money can buy. The added beauty of mohair is that it is a renewable, natural resource, providing a sustainable production chain between animal and human, while contributing long-term prosperity to the Karoo region.