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Pashmina and Cashmere refers to same type of wool. In Wool act Pashmina is not yet recognized. Cashmere is the only name recognized by wool act.

And there are strict conditions for a particular clothing item to be labeled as cashmere. Due to this some people are using name Pashmina to sell adulterated cashmere. It doesn't mean all pashmina is fake. But you should better check it properly before buying if it is real pashmina or cashmere. To know more about Pashmina and cashmere use link in RELATED LINK SECTION BELOW:

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angora is spun from the hair of bunny rabbits. cashmere is spun from the hair of goats.

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Cashmere is a type of wool. But it is regarded is very fine and soft wool which is made for cashmere goat hairs. In brief cashmere is luxurious wool.

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Mohair : Goat from Turkey

Cashmere : Goat from Tibet

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Where else does wool come from?

Wool is only produced by sheep - other animals produce fibre - cashmere goats produce cashmere, angora goats produce mohair and angora rabbits produce angora.


What animal is used to make cashmere?

Mohair is made from the Angora goats' hair.


Which types of wool you get from the goat?

Mohair is produced by Angora goats and cashmere is produced by cashmere goats.


Do goats give linen?

No - there are certain breeds that produce fibre - mohair from Angora goats and cashmere from Cashmere goats.


Which goats give their name to a soft yarn?

Mohair comes from Angora goats and cashmere is produced by cashmere goats.


Is there a difference between Turkish Angora cats and Angora cats?

No. Turkish Angora and Angora are just different names for the same breed of cat.


Do goats have fur or wool?

There are two breeds of goat that produce fibre - mohair is produced by Angora goats and Cashmere goats produce cashmere.


What is dehair angora - What is the difference between dehair and regular angora?

Dehair angora combines angora rabbit hair with angora goat hair to make a better fur. Regular angora is hair from just one of the animals; it can be either goat or rabbit.


What kind of wool does a goat give us?

Some goats produce fibre which can be harvested. Angora goats produce mohair. Cashmere goats produce cashmere.


Difference between sheep and Cashmere wool?

Check the link below, they describe the facts about cashmere


Do rabbits give us wool?

Goats do not produce wool - sheep do. Only certain breeds of goat produce fibre - cashmere goats produce cashmere and angora goats produce mohair - the amount of fibre produced depends on the goats size, age and nutrition.


Wool yielding animals?

Llamas, alpacas, Vicunas, guanacos, sheep, cashmere goats and cashmere rabbits can give wool. Llamas, alpacas, Vicunas and guanacos have very little lanolin in their wool so those who are allergic to sheep's wool, can typically wear lama wool.