Angora

Frequently Asked Questions

Angora fabric is produced from a natural fiber obtained from the fur of Angora rabbits. It has a thin, light and silky texture. It is especially preferred in cold weather thanks to its high thermal insulation properties.

What are the Properties of Angora Fabric?

• Softness: It has an incredibly soft and silky texture.
• Lightness: Despite holding a high volume of air, it is very light.
• Keeping Warm: Provides excellent thermal insulation and keeps warm in cold weather.
• Breathability: Allows the skin to breathe.
• Luxurious Appearance: It has a bright and lively appearance.

How to Care for Angora Fabric?

• Handwash: Hand washing is generally preferred. If you wash in a machine, be sure to select the delicate wash program.
• Cold Water: Hot water may cause the fabric to deform.
• Do Not Use Softener: Softener can cause the fabric to shed by separating the fibers from each other.
• Drying in the shade: Do not expose to direct sunlight.
• Dry Cleaning: Dry cleaning is recommended especially for colored angora fabrics.
• Do not iron: Do not iron Angora fabric.

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Angora Fabric?

• Advantages: Soft, warm, luxurious looking, natural.
• Disadvantages: High price, difficult to maintain, can cause pilling.

Where is Angora Fabric Used?

• Clothes: It is frequently used in winter clothes such as sweaters, cardigans, scarves and berets.
• Home Textiles: It is also preferred in products such as blankets and pillows.

Angora Fabric and Animal Rights

There are criticisms that some rabbits are harmed when producing Angora wool. For this reason, it is important to choose brands that produce ethically.

What are the differences between Angora fabric and other fabrics?

• Cashmere: It has similar properties to Angora but is more durable.
• Mohair: It is obtained from the hair of the Angora goat and is thicker and more durable than Angora.
• Merino Wool: It is obtained from sheep wool and is more economical than angora.

In summary, Angora fabric is a great option for those looking for luxury and comfort. However, it should be noted that it requires special care and is more expensive than other fabrics.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Additional Information:

• The quality of Angora fabric varies depending on the age of the rabbit, its diet and the climate in which it lives.
• Products made from Angora fabric are usually produced by blending it with other natural fibers.
• The detergent used in the care of Angora fabric also plays an important role.

• Who is Saka Textile? Saka Tekstil is a leading textile company that carries out integrated production from fiber to fabric, and has a wide sales network in domestic and foreign markets with its activities in knitting, fabric dyeing, finishing and printing facilities.
• Which cities in Turkey do you deliver to?  As an Integrated Fabric Manufacturer, we ship to all over Turkey from our Saka Textile Factory, and the cities and districts we work with the most are: : Istanbul, Elazig, Bursa, Kahramanmaras, Gaziantep, Corlu, Cerkezkoy, Sakarya, Usak, Adana, Malatya, Diyarbakir, Batman, Bingol, Mardin, Denizli, Zeytinburnu, Merter, Osmanbey, Laleli