It is the result of the crossbreeding of an Angora goat with a wild goat. In 1962 in Australia some fleeces from Moylan & Harding were shorn and processed by Soldiers of Geelong Mill without any appreciable results. At the beginning of the 80s there was more breeding in both in Australia and in New Zealand of cashgora in 1988 and the recognition by the Intenational Wool Trade organisation and it’s inclusion in the Blue Book.
The quality of the fibre can be divided by Fineness (FINE to MEDIUM being 20 to 22micron , STRONG 23my) and Color (super white, white, colored)
The quality of the fibre can be divided by Fineness (FINE to MEDIUM being 20 to 22micron , STRONG 23my) and Color (super white, white, colored)
Useage is very large in knitting with the advantage of causing less pilling of fabrics.