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Wool and mohair structure explanation


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Mohair fibre, like wool, is composed chiefly of the protein substance keratin. Fibre structure is similar to that of wool, although the outer layer, or epidermis, has about half the number of scales found in fine wools. Because the scales lie almost flat, with little overlapping, the fibre surface is fairly smooth.

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