In short
- Fibre content matters most: look for specific percentages of natural fibre.
- Yardage (m per 100 g or 25 g) shows thread thickness.
- Care symbols tell you how to wash: a basin with a hand means hand wash.
- Words like “kid”, “super kid” and “extrafine” mean finer, softer fibre.
The label is the most honest thing in a shop. Learn to read it in two minutes.
Fibre content
Percentages run from largest to smallest. Compare:
- “70% kid mohair, 30% silk”: noble yarn, light and soft;
- “mohair mix: 25% mohair, 75% acrylic”: the mohair is there for the name.
A small share of nylon or metallic thread is fine: nylon adds strength, metallic adds sparkle. Our warm cardigans contain ~5% metallic thread exactly for that shimmer.
Fibre terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Kid mohair / Super kid mohair | fine mohair from young goats |
| Baby mohair | very fine mohair (a trade name for first shearings) |
| Merino extrafine | merino around 18–19 µm or finer |
| Mulberry silk | silk from the mulberry silkworm |
| WO / WM / WS / SE | wool / mohair / cashmere / silk (EU abbreviations) |
Yardage
“25 g = 210 m” means a very fine thread (classic kid mohair & silk). “100 g = 100 m” is a chunky yarn for voluminous pieces.
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Kid Mohair & Silk Cardigan with Flared Sleeves, Fuchsia · $175
Cropped Kid Mohair & Silk Cardigan, Lavender · $175
Fluffy Baby Mohair & Merino Cardigan, Graphite · $212.50Care symbols
- Basin with a hand: hand wash only.
- Basin with a number: maximum water temperature.
- Crossed-out triangle: no bleach.
- Square with a horizontal line: dry flat.
- Crossed-out square with a circle: no tumble drying.
Step-by-step washing: How to wash mohair.
Dye lot
The “lot” number matters when buying several skeins for one piece, as shades from different lots can differ.
FAQ
What does “baby mohair” mean?
A trade name for the finest mohair from kids’ first shearings; it is close to kid mohair in its properties.
How much synthetic is acceptable in a mohair piece?
For shimmer or strength, up to 5–10% is perfectly normal. If more than half is synthetic, it is no longer a mohair piece.
How do I know what a handmade piece is made of?
A conscientious maker always states the yarn content. At AuraHome, each design’s fibre content is listed on its product page and on Etsy.
