Mohair in our Mattresses

What is Mohair?

Mohair is sheared from Angora goats twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. It is one of the oldest textile fabrics around and is widely determined for its lustre, durability and resilience.  Angora goats originated in Central Asia and found their way to Turkey in the 12th and 13th centuries and thrived in an area called Ankara, from which their name is derived. In the 16th century they arrived in Spain and France and were later exported to the United States.  Mohair’s versatile nature means that it can be used in a wide range of different products including upholstery fabrics, furnishings, jumpers, scarves and hats for example.

Unique benefits of Mohair:

• Mohair is naturally flame resistant.
• It is nature’s own renewable resource as the hair on the Angora goat grows one inch every month.
• Naturally very soft and sumptuous.
• It is highly durable and resilient.
• A good insulator and ventilator.