How many types of wool are there?


Dear Ajay,

Some of the types of Wool are given below:

  • Cashmere Wool- Cashmere is one of the most expensive and luxurious types of wool. 
  • Mohair Wool. - Mohair and cashmere come from goats. Mohair comes from the Angora goat. The goat has a long shaggy coat that is generally clipped twice per year, Each shearing will yield approximately 5.3 pounds of wool.
  • Merino Wool- Merino wool is one of the world's most common types of wool
  • Alpaca Wool- Alpaca has been breeded by South Americans for their wool.
  • Camel Wool- Camel wool is insulative but it is less durable from other types of Wool.
  • Virgin Wool-Virginr Wool is made up of lambs first shearing
  • Angora Wool- angoora Wool comes from special breed of rabbit
  • Vicuna Wool- It is the most expensive type of wool. Vicuna is a relative to Alpaca ,but it is only found in Peru.


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Updated on: 31-Mar-2023

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