Product Specifications of Camel Hair Wool Fabric
- Fabric Type :- Greige, Dyed, Printed
- Fabric composition :- 100% camel hair wool
- GSM/Weight :- 250 – 500 GSM
- Size/Width :- 40″ 42″ 44″ 46″ 48″ 54″ 60″
- Design/Pattern :- Plain, Printed
- Techniques :- Woven
- Colour/Print :- Available In Multiple colors & Prints
- Supplier Type :- Manufacturer, Supplier, Exporter
- Country of Origin :- India
Description of Camel Hair Wool Fabric
Camel wool, commonly called camel hair, is a category of fabric derived from camel coat. This unique fabric is usually decided from Bactrian camel subspecies.
Production :- One camel can produce about 5 pounds (2.25 kg) of hair in one year. Camel hair is collected by combing or shearing or hand gathering the fibre during the molting season in the later half of spring. The fine and coarse hairs we then separated after the collection. Next, the fibre is washed to remove possible debris or dust before it is spun into yarn, knitting or weaving. After the yarn is spun, it is rewashed before it is worked into textiles.
Different Grades of Camel Hair :-
Grade 1 – It is the soft and silky light –tan under hair found close to the skin of the camel. This is short staple, or noil, of from 1 ¼ to 3 ½ inches ( 30-90 mm) , but it also the best quality . Before , it was the only true camel hair used in the manufacture of apparel . Please note in wool , noils represent the less valuable short staple whereas in case of hair fibers ,the short fibers are the best product and are the only ones used in high –grade hair fabrics. Grade 2 – It is the intermediate growth , consisting of short hairs and partly of coarse outer hairs , ranging from 1 ½ to 5 inches ( 40 – 125 mm) in length.
Grade 3 – It consists entirely of coarse outer hairs measuring up to 15 inches ( 380 mm) in length and varying in color from brownish black to reddish brown. This grade has no value for apparel manufacture ; it is suitable only for cordage and for low-quality rugs.
Properties/ Characteristics of Camel Hair Wool Fabric
It has greater sensitivity to chemical tan Wool fiber, strong, excellent insulating properties, warm, comfortable, lustrous, smooth, lightweight, it dyes well so it can be dyed in many colors, thermostatic properties, and is an expensive fabric.
Usage and Applications of Camel Hair Wool Fabric
Garments, Outerwear, Upholstery, Industrial products – tents, cloaks, carpets, jackets, sweaters, trousers, throws, scarves, knitting yarn, underwear, overcoat, blankets, rugs, blazers, skirts, duvets, gloves, hoodies, jumpers, long coats, ladies coats, throw blankets, polo coats, robes. Machine belting and press cloths, employed in extracting oil seeds.
Care & Instructions of Camel Hair Wool Fabric
Camel hair wool can be dry cleaned or hand washed at home safely. Soak in wash basin in cold water using a wool detergent. Rub gently and rinse well in cold water under the tap. Never hang dry. Avoid direct sunlight. Steaming is the best and safest finish to remove Wrinkles. Do not Iron, as it will damage the natural pile of the yarns.
Remark: compositions, weight, construction can be changed as per customer’s requests and also accepted customizations.
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