In recent times, the craze for clothes made of Chiangora wool has been increasing in many European countries including Italy. The reason for this is the quality and inflation of Chiangora wool. Clothes made from chiangora wool are very comfortable and long-lasting. Additionally, clothing made from chiangora wool is very expensive, making them a status symbol of sorts. Chiangora wool is being prepared from the hair of dogs. Good quality clothes are being made from dog hair and their soft fibers are being compared with Kashmiri Pashmina wool.
For some years now, there has been a trade in dog hair of 18 species like Lhasa Apso and Chiangora. It started in Italy. Now in Germany alone, wool and clothes are being made from 1600 tons of dog hair. These wools are being compared to vicuña wool, which is one of the most expensive wools in the world. The price of threads made from it is around Rs 35 thousand per kg.
Fabrics beneficial for arthritis patients
Top fashion houses like Zegna use it to make expensive sweaters. Dog hair is very warm, so socks for winter can also be made from it. Not only this, clothes made of dog hair can also be beneficial for patients suffering from arthritis.
Features of Chiangora Wool
- It is very soft and supple.
- It is very warm and helps in maintaining body temperature.
- It is very light and comfortable to wear.
- It is very strong and durable.
- It removes moisture and keeps the body dry.
- It does not absorb odor.
Hair is made soft with chemicals.
Surjit Ramamurthy, assistant professor at PSG College of Technology in India, has researched the varieties of dog hair. According to Surjit, the hair of some dogs is harder than the hair of camels, but they are made soft with chemicals.
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