<P> Angora hair or Angora fibre refers to the downy coat produced by the Angora rabbit . While their names are similar, Angora fibre is distinct from mohair, which comes from the Angora goat . 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 . It is much warmer and lighter than wool due to the hollow core of the angora fibre . It also gives them their characteristic floating feel . </P> <P> Angora rabbits produce coats in a variety of colours, from white through tan, gray, and brown to black . Good quality Angora fibre is around 12 - 16 micrometres in diameter, and can cost as much as $10--16 per ounce (35 to 50 cents / gram). It felts very easily, even on the animal itself if it is not groomed frequently . </P>

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