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The technical specifications behind the industry lingo

What’s the difference between a kid and a young goat? And where’s the line between fine and super fine? Learning these terms will help you speak the language of mohair.

Average Body Weight & Average Fleece Weight

Age

Body Weight

Fleece Weight

Age

Kids

Body Weight

30 – 60 lbs.

Fleece Weight

1.5 – 3 lbs.

Age

Young Goats

Body Weight

60 – 150 lbs.

Fleece Weight

3.5 – 15 lbs.

Age

Adult Does

Body Weight

65 – 125 lbs.

Fleece Weight

8 – 20 lbs.

Age

Adult Bucks

Body Weight

125 – 200 lbs.

Fleece Weight

10 – 25 lbs.

Micron Levels & Length

Age

Micron Levels

Length

Age

Super Fine Kid

Micron Levels

24 – 26 mic.

Length

3 – 4.5 in.

Age

Fine Kid

Micron Levels

27 – 28 mic.

Length

3.5 – 5.5 in.

Age

Good Kid

Micron Levels

29 – 30 mic.

Length

3.5 – 5.5 in.

Age

Super Fine Yearling

Micron Levels

31 – 32 mic.

Length

3.5 – 6 in.

Age

Good Yearling

Micron Levels

33 – 34 mic.

Length

3.5 – 6 in.

Age

Super Fine Adult

Micron Levels

35 – 36 mic.

Length

3.5 – 6 in.

Age

Good Adult

Micron Levels

37 – 39 mic.

Length

3.5 – 6 in.

Unlike most natural fibers, mohair has a smooth surface. That’s why it appears to shine in the light

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