16003

Accession Number

18585

Author

Van Der Westhuysen, J.M.; Wentzel, D.; Grobler, M.C.

Title Of Article Chaper

Mohair fiber - the inside story

Title Of Journal Book

Wool Record

Volume

144

Issue

3493

Pages

35 39

Language Of Text

English

Literature Type

Serial

Literature Level

Analytic

Abstract

Properties and characteristics of mohair fibers are described and compared to other hair fiber types. Three kinds of medullated fibers found in mohair are discussed. Seasonal effects on mohair production are examined. -- AATA

pub_id

16003