Mohair has a reputation for being scratchy, yet a well made kid mohair sweater can feel light and soft against the neck. The difference lies in the age of the goat, the diameter of the fibre, the way the yarn is brushed and blended, and the gauge of the knit. This guide explains why mohair can itch, how kid mohair differs from adult mohair, what silk and polyamide add to a blend, how to wash and store a mohair sweater, and how mohair compares with alpaca. It ends with practical checks for boutique buyers sourcing kid mohair knitwear in Prato.
