What is the hair of a goat called?

Answer 1

Shahtoosh (Persian for the King of Wools) is the most expensive wool in the world. It is commonly used in small amounts, such as in shawls and scarves. It significantly lighter, softer, and thinner than regular wool. The wool comes from mountainous regions in Tibet and India. To harvest the wool, the chiru (an antelope - not a goat) must be killed. It may take killing 4 animals to make a shawl. The chiru is now on the endangered species list, and it is illegal to buy, sell, or own Shahtoosh in the U.S.A.

In Turkey, especially in Istanbul, many scarves are labeled Shahtoosh, but they are actually a loosely woven Cashmere. The Cashmere is harvested without killing the animal. The fake Shahtoosh scarves will cost between $70 to $400 and are legal to buy.

Answer 2

The hair of a goat is called "fiber" or "mohair." Mohair is known for its softness and luster, making it a popular material for clothing and textiles.

Answer 3

as gross as it sounds you can buy goat milk

Answer 4

A beard on a goat is simply called a goat beard. They occur on both male and female goats and can also be accompanied by wattles, with one hanging from each side of the neck.

Answer 5

All sheep hair is called wool, all goat hair is called hair with the exception of the angora goat whose hair is called wool.

Answer 6

Fibre - angora goats produce mohair and cashmere goats produce cashmere.

Answer 7

Sheep hair, known as wool, have many different uses. A main use of sheep hair is for clothing especially coats and jackets. However it is also used for rugs as well.

Answer 8

Fibre, mohair, cashmere

Answer 9

Mohair or cashmere.

Answer 10

it is used on african drums