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Where does angora come from? Angora is a soft, luxurious fiber that can only be found on angora rabbits. (Angora goats have mohair.) Does it hurt the bunnies? No, in fact, angora rabbits grow fur so long and dense that they must be groomed and sheared regularly to be happy and healthy. Angora rabbits have such a gentle nature that they lay on their backs to have their belly fur trimmed. My bunnies are kept clean and happy in their own room in my home, and maintained at a cool 68 to 70 degrees. How is angora different? Angora is seven times warmer than wool. Angora naturally resists water, making it ideal for winter apparel. When angora does finally absorb water, it holds nearly twice it's weight in water before feeling wet. Angora fur is actually hollow, making it lofty, light and warm. Angora yarns have a distinctive, much sought after, halo effect. The fibers are so fine that the yarn looks almost blurry, adding special softness to lace designs. What makes angora "naturally exclusive"? Angora yarns are rarely, if ever, mass produced. Angora is too fluffy for machine processing. Angora is so very light weight compared to other fibers, much of the fiber simply "flies away". The care and grooming necessary for these rabbits is so labor intensive that the costs of a large angora farm would be prohibitive. Angora yarns and textile designs are usually only available from devoted fiber artists.
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