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Material Deep Dive

Mohair

Mohair scores 70/100.

Animal

Virgin

End of Life

2+ years

85/100
Chemical Use

High

30/100
Pollution

High

35/100
Water Usage

6,598 L/kg

81/100
Carbon Footprint

0.28 kg CO₂/kg

99/100
Considerations

Animal welfare has been a significant concern in some supply chains

Grazing can cause land degradation in fragile landscapes

Processing involves chemicals and can create polluted wastewater

Limited data makes environmental claims harder to verify

Look for RMS certification for animal welfare assurance

Strengths

Very low carbon footprint compared to many animal fibres

Fully biodegradable with no microplastic concerns

Naturally durable and long-lasting

Renewable resource from Angora goats

Carbon Footprint Analysis

99/100

Mohair produces approximately 0.28 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of fiber.

The Data

Carbon Footprint

0.28 kg CO₂/kg

FSI Carbon Score

99/100

Sources: Higg Materials Sustainability Index, Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber Report

Sustainability Breakdown

Microplastic risk

None

Care level

Delicate

Available certifications

Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS), OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Key properties

warm, lustrous, durable, elastic, breathable, moisture-wicking, lightweight, biodegradable, resilient

Common uses

knitwear, sweaters, cardigans, scarves, hats, socks, suiting, coatings, upholstery, blankets, throws

Also known as

angora goat hair, mohair wool, kid mohair

Mohair quick guide

Last updated: February 2026

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